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The primary purpose of the introductory paragraph in a GMAT AWA essay is to:

A Present the writer's main counter-argument against the given passage.
B Provide extensive background information on the topic discussed in the argument.
C Briefly summarize the argument and state the essay's intent to analyze its reasoning and identify its flaws or assumptions.
D Immediately delve into the first specific flaw of the argument without any preliminary remarks.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

The introduction should establish the context by summarizing the argument and clearly outline the essay's purpose: to critically analyze the argument's reasoning, not to agree, disagree, or jump straight into details.

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