1. How to write an introduction
A Guide

2. Points to remember Your introduction should have: An attention grabber
A thesis
The author’s name and title of the work being analyzed

3. Remember to… Acknowledge the prompt in your introduction
Avoid the pronoun “I”

4. Example
Symbols enrich and add to the meaning to a story. In James Hurst’s “The Scarlet Ibis,” symbols play an integral role in illuminating meaning and reinforcing theme. An exotic blood red Ibis lands in unfamiliar territory. A wild swamp brings joy and new adventure to two brothers. These two distinct symbols provide vivid imagery as well as bring meaning to Hurst’s tragic tale.

5. Example # 2
The Scarlet Ibis is about two brothers. One is born with a physical defect and the other is normal. There are many symbols in the story, but I think the most important symbols are the swamp and the red bird. They help bring meaning to the story.

6. Example # 2
The Scarlet Ibis is about two brothers. One is born with a physical defect and the other is normal. There are many symbols in the story, but I think the most important symbols are the swamp and the red bird. They help bring meaning to the story.

7. Example #3
James Hurst wrote “The Scarlet Ibis.” It is a really sad story with many symbols. Symbols enrich the meaning of the story. Two important symbols are the Scarlet Ibis and Old Woman’s Swamp. In this essay I will describe how these symbols bring meaning to the story.