In an introductory paragraph, where is the claim/thesis statement usually located? *
A: at or towards the end of the paragraph
B: in the first sentence
C: you don't put the claim in the introductory paragraph

A

Explanation:

There are two goals for a standard introductory paragraph in literature:

1.) hooking the audience

2.) stating the claim / purpose for the paper

Logically speaking, it doesn't make sense to suddenly start writing about what the paper/subject is about without first introducing the topic and hooking the reader. Therefore, claims are usually towards the end after author is finished introducing the topic with a hook.