Questions: What is the funnel approach in an introduction paragraph? A Starting with a specific thesis and then generalizing. B Starting more generally with background info and narrowing down to a specific, opinionated thesis. (C) Including detailed evidence in the introduction. D Restating the thesis multiple times

The answer is B: Starting more generally with background info and narrowing down to a specific, opinionated thesis.

Explanation for each option:

A. Starting with a specific thesis and then generalizing.

• This is incorrect because the funnel approach involves starting broadly and then narrowing down, not the other way around.

B. Starting more generally with background info and narrowing down to a specific, opinionated thesis.

• This is correct. The funnel approach in an introduction paragraph begins with general information to provide context and then gradually narrows down to the specific thesis statement, which presents the main argument or point of the essay.

C. Including detailed evidence in the introduction.

• This is incorrect because detailed evidence is typically included in the body paragraphs of an essay, not in the introduction. The introduction should set up the context and present the thesis.

D. Restating the thesis multiple times.

• This is incorrect because restating the thesis multiple times is not a characteristic of the funnel approach. The thesis should be clearly stated once in the introduction, usually at the end of the paragraph.