Question

juliet is writing an argument about creating a student news channel, which she will present to the school board. what is the best introductory sentence for her argument?

• everyone has something to contribute to cultivating a message about our school.
• if you care about the future of news, you will pay close attention to what i have to say.
• the students at our school are civic-minded and passionate about current events.
• would you rather hear the news from someone you know or from a stranger?

Explanation:

Analyze the rhetorical context and audience

• Speaker: Juliet (a student)
• Audience: School Board (formal, administrative, focused on student development and community)
• Topic: Creating a student-run news channel
• Goal: Establish a professional, relevant, and engaging opening hook suitable for a formal proposal to school administrators.

Evaluate the options against the context

• Option 1: "Everyone has something to contribute..." is overly broad and vague.
• Option 2: "If you care about the future of news..." is slightly confrontational and presumes the board's personal interests rather than school-wide benefits.
• Option 3: "The students at our school are civic-minded and passionate about current events" directly appeals to the school board's interest in student engagement, citizenship, and active learning, setting a positive and professional foundation for a student news channel.
• Option 4: "Would you rather hear the news..." is a rhetorical question that is too informal and less relevant to a school board proposal.

Select the best introductory sentence

• Option 3 is the most effective because it highlights student capability and interest, aligning perfectly with the goals of a school board.

Answer:

• (A) Everyone has something to contribute to cultivating a message about our school.
• (B) If you care about the future of news, you will pay close attention to what I have to say.
• (C) The students at our school are civic-minded and passionate about current events. (Correct answer)
• (D) Would you rather hear the news from someone you know or from a stranger?