Asked by jhg

Read this passage.

I recall watching the fields and pastures outside my window slowly transform into roads, factories, and high-rises as our train rumbled east. My inaugural train trip to New York City sparked a curiosity about rail travel that blossomed even as the industry declined.

What feature distinguishes this passage as an introduction?

It adds credibility to the author.
It offers researched facts about the topic.
It is written by an expert on the book’s subject.
It provides a high-interest “hook.”

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Answered by GPT-5 mini
It provides a high-interest “hook.”

The personal, vivid scene draws readers in rather than offering credentials or researched facts.