Use the introductory sections of essays to answer the question.

Question

Which statements are correct about both introductory sections? Select the two correct answers.

(1 point)
Responses

Both survey past trends leading up to the present moment.
Both survey past trends leading up to the present moment.

Both address assumptions that may be vague or incorrect.
Both address assumptions that may be vague or incorrect.

Both assume the reader has already been persuaded of the importance of tackling climate change.
Both assume the reader has already been persuaded of the importance of tackling climate change.

Both seek to convince readers of the importance of housing the population.
Both seek to convince readers of the importance of housing the population.

Both ask the reader to consider their immediate surroundings in the context of societal issues. What are the two correct answers and why

Answer 1

Based on the provided statements, the two correct answers about the introductory sections of the essays would likely be:

1. Both survey past trends leading up to the present moment.
2. Both address assumptions that may be vague or incorrect.

Reasons:

1. Survey Past Trends: This statement suggests that both essays provide a historical background to set the stage for their current arguments. This is a common technique in introductory sections of essays to help readers understand the context and evolution of the issues being discussed.

2. Address Assumptions: This statement indicates that both introductory sections critically examine any assumptions that may not be well founded. This approach helps to clarify the argument and to prepare the reader for a more nuanced discussion.

The other statements related to the importance of tackling climate change, the importance of housing the population, and asking readers to consider their immediate surroundings may not be applicable to both essays and thus are less likely to be correct.

Answer 2

Are you sure

Answer 3

Let’s reconsider the statements carefully to ensure accurate responses.

Here's a breakdown of the options:

1. Both survey past trends leading up to the present moment.
2. Both address assumptions that may be vague or incorrect.
3. Both assume the reader has already been persuaded of the importance of tackling climate change.
4. Both seek to convince readers of the importance of housing the population.
5. Both ask the reader to consider their immediate surroundings in the context of societal issues.

Without the content of the essays, I can't definitively say which statements are correct, but let’s analyze them logically:

• If both introductory sections emphasize historical context (trends) and clarification of assumptions, then those would be considered aligned and valid statements.

• If both essays are focused on persuasion of specific issues (like climate change or housing), that would apply only to those specific topics, which might not be applicable to both essays.

• Considering immediate surroundings and societal issues may also vary depending on the essays' focus.

If we need to select two statements that could likely apply universally, the ones that reflect analytical approaches applicable to a broad range of essays would be:

1. Both survey past trends leading up to the present moment.
2. Both address assumptions that may be vague or incorrect.

These statements can typically apply to many types of essays as they reflect a common writing strategy for establishing context and clarifying arguments.

If you have more context from the introductory sections of the essays in question, it would help in refining these answers even further. However, with only the statements provided, I maintain that the first two are the most generally applicable.