Excerpt from Epidemiology: The Fight Against Ebola & Other Diseases by Carol Hand published by

Question

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Use the passage to answer the question.
What technique does the writer use to engage readers in this introductory paragraph?
(1 point)
• using a vivid image or description
• telling an interesting or surprising fact
telling a brief related story
• using a connection to the readers' experiences

Answer 1

The technique the writer uses to engage readers in the introductory paragraph is likely "telling an interesting or surprising fact." Since the passage is about epidemiology and the fight against diseases like Ebola, presenting surprising facts about these topics can effectively capture the reader's attention and draw them into the subject matter.