Question

1. which of the following would you find in the introductory paragraph of a persuasive paper?

evidence
rebuttal
claim

Explanation:

In a persuasive paper, the introductory paragraph typically presents the claim (the author's position or argument to be supported). Evidence is used in body paragraphs to support the claim, and rebuttal addresses counterarguments, usually in later parts. So the claim is found in the introductory paragraph.

Answer:

claim