Did you know that learning a second language makes your brain work faster? You might experience higher scores in math and benefit in other ways, too. The guidance counselor may encourage you to take a Spanish or French class next semester. Learning a second language is one of the best decisions you will ever make during your school career! How does the writer try to grab the reader's attention? (1 point)
Responses by describing a personal experience
(A)by asking a rhetorical question to make the student want to read more
(B)by explaining what a foreign language is
(C)by describing a personal experience by asking a rhetorical question to make the student want to read more
(D)by using descriptive language to make the topic more interesting
(A) by asking a rhetorical question to make the student want to read more
What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?(1 point)
(A) to describe the most important details that will be included in the paragraph
(B)to provide evidence for the ideas in the paragraph
(C)to explain where readers can find more information about the topic of a paragraph
(D)to express the central idea of a paragraph
(D) to express the central idea of a paragraph
Which of the following is one question to ask when evaluating an introduction?(1 point)
(A) What support is provided to explain the topic?
(B)Does the introduction have a strong closing idea?
(C)How did the writer grab the attention of the reader?
(D)How many sentences does the introduction have?
(C) How did the writer grab the attention of the reader?
The writer tries to grab the reader's attention by (C) describing a personal experience and by (A) asking a rhetorical question to make the student want to read more.
The correct answer is (A) by asking a rhetorical question to make the student want to read more.
The writer tries to grab the reader's attention by starting with the rhetorical question "Did you know that learning a second language makes your brain work faster?" This question is intended to make the reader curious about the topic and encourage them to continue reading to find out more.