Read the following opening sentence of an introductory paragraph and answer the question that follows.
Should you ever find yourself in a situation in which you suspect that someone is listening in your private conversation, you might not be as paranoid as you think.
What technique is used to create a strong introduction?
A. Offering a dramatic anecdote
B. Asking a question
C. Citing a surprising fact or statistic
D. Describing a hypothetical situation
I think it's either A. or D.
Which is it -- A or D?
I'm leaning more towards A.
I think it's A.
You're on the right track! Both options A and D could be suitable choices for creating a strong introduction, but in this case, the correct answer is D. "Describing a hypothetical situation."
The opening sentence presents a hypothetical scenario - finding yourself in a situation where you suspect someone is eavesdropping on your private conversation. This grabs the reader's attention and creates intrigue, inviting them to continue reading to learn more about the situation. Therefore, the technique used here is describing a hypothetical situation.