Use the passage to answer the question.
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?
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Responses
by asking a rhetorical question to make the student want to read more
by asking a rhetorical question to make the student want to read more
by describing a personal experience
by describing a personal experience
by using descriptive language to make the topic more interesting
by using descriptive language to make the topic more interesting
by explaining what a foreign language is
by explaining what a foreign language is
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The writer tries to grab the reader's attention by asking a rhetorical question to make the student want to read more.
The writer tries to grab the reader's attention by using descriptive language to make the topic more interesting. The passage begins by stating a fascinating fact that learning a second language makes the brain work faster, which may intrigue the reader. It then suggests potential benefits, such as higher scores in math, which could capture the reader's interest. Additionally, the writer emphasizes the importance of the topic and encourages the reader to take a specific action by stating that learning a second language is one of the best decisions they will ever make during their school career.
The correct answer is:
by using descriptive language to make the topic more interesting