You can start with an example or a famous quote, and then put forward your own point of view based on it, state the central argument and then start the discussion. Or first put forward a counter-point of view, then deny it, and then put forward your own point of view. Also You can write about phenomena in life and then analyze and discuss them. The role of starting an argumentative essay with a story is a common question type. This question can be answered from three aspects: to arouse the reader's interest; to introduce an argument (or topic); to serve as an argument for argumentation Argument.