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Introductory paragraph of a compare and contrast

essay:
Background information

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GUAN HENG 209522
 1.What are the components of an introductory paragraph of a
compare and contrast essay?
A compare and contrast essay’s
introduction doesn’t have much
variance from intros in other essays, so
don’t skimp on the details here. Include
a good hook and some basic
background context. End with a thesis
statement that discusses what you’re
comparing and why the comparison
even matters.
EXAMPLE:
Have you ever thought about the
difference between Facebook and
Instagram? So far, Instagram and
Facebook are the most popular social
media channels used by people. Not to
mention, they are also the largest platform
used by global internet users. Therefore,
today we will study the differences and
similarities between these two platforms to
help you identify which one is most
suitable for your business
2.What is the purpose of writing background information in an
introductory paragraph of a compare and contrast essay?

For example, if you are writing an

Introduction:
The purpose of background
information is to provide context
and a general understanding of the
subject being compared and
contrasted.
article that compares and contrasts
traditional and online shopping, your
introductory paragraph could
provide information about the
history, background, and
development of traditional and
online shopping.
Thank you