What is the main purpose of a concluding paragraph? to introduce the reader to the topic, main idea, and purpose of the writing to introduce the reader to the topic, main idea, and purpose of the writing to logically present your ideas in the order they are discussed in the essay to logically present your ideas in the order they are discussed in the essay to provide a list of transitional words that will help your reader make sense of the writing to provide a list of transitional words that will help your reader make sense of the writing to restate your main ideas and make a lasting impression on your reader