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A)
Use the passage to answer the question.
Why is the opening line of the passage
considered sensational?
(1 point)
It relies on technical and scientific
terminology.
It highlights a problem facing many
readers.
It downplays the importance of
punctuation.
It uses shocking language and
punctuation to grab the audience’s
attention.

Answer 1

The opening line of the passage is considered sensational because it uses shocking language and punctuation to grab the audience’s attention.