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Hint How to write an introduction

Version 1.1 by Martina Wagner on 2026/04/24 10:04
  1. Come up with your own introductions for these examples.  
    “Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of social media for young people in relation to their mental health.” 
1. Quote“It is very unfair, and on social media you have all these keyboard warriors who just type something, and they never say it to my face. That's very weak I find.” Max Verstappen
Source: https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/social-media-quotes.
2. Statistic or Fact“Teens use YouTube more than any other platform we asked about, but they also widely use TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat. Nine-in-ten teens say they use YouTube. Majorities also use TikTok (63%), Instagram (61%) and Snapchat (55%)”. Source: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2025/07/10/10-facts-about-teens-and-social-media/
3. Rhetorical Question
4. General Statement
5. Short Scenario / Anecdote
6. Contradiction or Surprising Idea
7. Definition