In this document, a "zoom" introduction is described as gradually moving from general to specific, with the thesis statement being the most specific point presented as the final statement. As an example, it summarizes that Washington Irving's story "Rip Van Winkle" presents the character Rip as a Romantic hero, with the thesis being that Rip serves as such due to his innocence, distrust of civilization, and close relationship with nature.

1. Writing a “Zoom”
Introduction

2. “Zoom” Introduction
• Gradually moves
from general to
specific
• Thesis is most
specific, so is final
statement in
“zoom”
introduction
General
More
Specific
Thesis

3. In “Rip Van Winkle” by
Washington Irving, Rip serves
as a Romantic hero because
of his innocence, his distrust
of civilization, and his close
relationship with nature.

4. In early American history, Romanticism was one of the
key literary movements.
With emphasis on the beauty of nature and
freedom of the individual, the Romantic
movement took hold easily in this new world.
A central figure of Romantic stories was
the Romantic hero, characterized by his
independence and innocence.
Perhaps one of the earliest and
popular Romantic heroes was
the character of Rip Van Winkle.
In “Rip Van Winkle” by Washington
Irving, Rip serves as a Romantic hero
because of his innocence, his distrust
of civilization, and his close
relationship with nature.