Generally, there are various ways to start an essay, including（ ）.

A、 stating your thesis briefly and directly
B、 posing a question related to your subject and then answer it
C、 presenting your thesis as a recent discovery or revelation
D、 opening with a riddle, joke, or humorous quotation, and show how it reveals something about your subject
E、 sharing with your reader something engaging, like an anecdote