ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Introduction (writing)

Okay, so when you want to write something, like a story, an essay, or even a letter to a friend, you start with something called an introduction. An introduction is like saying "hello" to your reader, just like when you see a friend you say "hi" to them.

In your introduction, you usually tell your reader what your writing is going to be about. For example, if you're writing a story, you might say something like "Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Red Riding Hood." This is your way of letting your reader know that you're going to be telling them a story about a girl named Red Riding Hood.

If you're writing an essay, you might start your introduction by explaining what the topic of the essay is. For example, if you're writing an essay about dogs, you might say something like "Dogs are one of the most popular pets in the world, and for good reason." This is your way of letting your reader know that you're going to be writing about why dogs are great pets.

So, to sum up, an introduction is like a greeting or a "hello" to your reader. It's the first thing you write, and it's your way of letting your reader know what your writing is going to be about.