Are the use of questions acceptable in essays?

I have always used questions in my introductory paragraphs to get readers thinking. I also find them helpful in setting up my thesis and in showing readers what I am trying to prove. For example: "Racial equality is worth fighting for, but how can anyone seek to do so by using submitting?" I would then go on answering my own question by using my thesis statement.

Summer has started and I forgot to ask my english professor about this issue, however I have asked classmates and friends about the use of these kinds of questions. The general consensus was that it was not acceptable, that it demonstrated lack of understanding and I should be more direct and present the evidence up front. I don't find this true at all nor do their arguements make sense, but if it really is not acceptable, then I guess I'd have to look for a new way to structure my intro paragraphs.

I think it is acceptable. I often use question in my essays. And there are a lot of sample essays that use the question sentence.

I know it is acceptable and safe to ask questions when writing essay. I personally like to start my essays with statements or questions that will interest my readers and it's never been a problem by my professor's. It makes my essays more interesting... They are a very good attention- grabbing lead.

Good luck on your essay writing.
kofo

What is "using submitting?"
I think it should be like this:
"Racial equality is worth fighting for, but how can anyone seek to do so by being submissive?"

Yes, it is okay to use rhetorical questions. In fact, that was the teaching method Socrates used to teach Plato.

However, as a matter of style some people do not like the use of questions in essays. I used to not like them, but now I do. Why did I change my mind? It was the result of something I noticed -- the effect an interesting question has on the reader's mind.

:-)

Even though they are acceptable but its not some kind on blog post that you are interacting with the readers.Take it as an article and let it be professional.It will look and sound more better that way!

It is acceptable to used question in the introductory paragraph because I think it get the reader start thinking.