Question

Use the sentences to answer the question.


Millions of books are purchased every year. However, authors only collect a small fraction of the profit.
How does the effectiveness of the two sentences compare?

(1 point)
Responses

They are equally effective.
They are equally effective.

The first is more effective.
The first is more effective.

Neither sentence is effective.
Neither sentence is effective.

The second is more effective.

Answer 1

The second is more effective.

Reason: The first states a general fact; the second adds a surprising contrast that conveys significance and evokes an emotional response.