Besides stating a topic directly there are many other ways to introduce a topic in an essay. Fill in the blanks below with suitable words to tell how each topic can be introduced. . 1. "Do animals all have thoughts? " In this sentence , the writer introduces his topic by posing a q___________ 2. "Benjamin tried to place the key into the slot" In this essay , an a____________is used. 3. Topics can be introduced by quoting an old s_______ or headlines on n__________. 4. An essay may also begin with an i___________ argument which odesn''t really happen.