Question

What is the purpose of the opening paragraph in an essay?

A.
It presents the topic of the essay.
B.
It provides details that support the author's main idea.
C.
It summarizes the author's closing statements.
D.
It restates the author's main idea.

Answer 1

A. It presents the topic of the essay

Step-by-step explanation:

It tells you what you need to know and what it’s gonna tell you.

Answer 2

A. It presents the topic of the essay