The opening line of the passage is considered sensational because it uses shocking language to grab audience attention.
You won’t believe how easy it is for burglars to break into your home!!!
If you don’t have a security system for your house, then you, your family, and all of your valuable possessions are at risk. Home invasions affect 12% of Americans each year—don’t be one of them! If your things go missing, dealing with insurance companies is a hassle and they may not even reimburse you. And if anything were to happen to you or your family during a home invasion, there’s no reimbursement in the world that could make up for your suffering.
With a SafeHouse™ security system, burglars, kidnappers, and home invaders will be scared off by a loud sound and the police will be summoned to your house immediately. There’s no such thing as a false alarm—unless you go with a low-quality brand of security system.
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Why is the opening line of the passage considered sensational?
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It relies on common knowledge and statistics.
It relies on common knowledge and statistics.
It uses shocking language to grab audience attention.
It uses shocking language to grab audience attention.
It highlights a concern of most readers.
It highlights a concern of most readers.
It downplays the importance of punctuation.
It downplays the importance of punctuation.
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