Question

which of the following parts of an argumentative essay belongs in the introduction?
○ reason
○ evidence
○ counterclaim
○ thesis

Explanation:

In an argumentative essay, the introduction typically includes the thesis statement, which presents the main argument. Reasons, evidence, and counterclaims are usually part of the body paragraphs (reasons support the thesis, evidence backs reasons, counterclaims are addressed and refuted there).

Answer:

D. thesis