Question

Read, translate and match the examples (1-4) and the techniques (a-d) The introductory paragraph is a special paragraph in an essay. It has two main purposes: to introduce the topic and attract the reader's attention and interest. Look at the examples below, guess and say which technique has been used to attract the reader's attention and interest? 1 Some scientists believe that the ozone layer over Antarctica is 10% smaller. 2 Are you aware of the fact that your child spends 6 hours a day in front of the computer? 3 Do you want to end up walking the dog at midnight while your teenage son or daughter is having a great time in the local disco? a) addressing reader directly b) a rhetorical question c) a quotation d) interesting / unusual facts

Answer 1

Ответ:

1) d

2) a

3) b

Как-то так :)

Answer 2

The examples given in the task are aimed at attracting the reader's attention and interest in the introductory paragraph of an essay. Let's match the examples (1-4) with the techniques (a-d):

1. "Some scientists believe that the ozone layer over Antarctica is 10% smaller." Technique: d) interesting/unusual facts

2. "Are you aware of the fact that your child spends 6 hours a day in front of the computer?" Technique: b) a rhetorical question

3. "Do you want to end up walking the dog at midnight while your teenage son or daughter is having a great time in the local disco?" Technique: a) addressing reader directly

These techniques are used to engage the reader and provoke their curiosity, making the introductory paragraph more compelling and effective in drawing the reader into the essay.