The thing that people likely care most about, paying more in taxes, should be the first thing mentioned.
The following is the first paragraph of a lengthy news story.
The City Council convened for three hours Wednesday night at City Hall for its weekly meeting, with about one hundred residents attending. Council members began by voting on several issues, including replacing some city equipment and hiring two new city employees. Later in the meeting, council members approved a tax increase that will cost each city resident hundreds of dollars more each year.
Which of the following is a reasonable evaluation of this news story's introduction?
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It should have included personal details about the writer so that readers could better judge the accuracy of the content.
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The tone and language used reveal that the meeting was likely exciting and combative.
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The thing that people likely care most about, paying more in taxes, should be the first thing mentioned.
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