Question 30
IGCSE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2017
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Write an introductory paragraph for an article on renewable energy that includes (i) a hook, (ii) a relevant statistic, and (iii) a clear thesis statement. Then identify the rhetorical device used in the hook.
Answer Options
A.
Paragraph: "Renewable energy is the future of power generation. According to the International Energy Agency, renewable sources supplied 29% of global electricity in 2022, a record high. This article examines how continued investment in solar and wind technologies can accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy future." Rhetorical device in the hook: statement.
Correct Answer
B.
Paragraph: "What if the power that lights our homes never ran out? According to the International Energy Agency, renewable sources supplied 29% of global electricity in 2022, a record high. This article examines how continued investment in solar and wind technologies can accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy future." Rhetorical device in the hook: rhetorical question.
C.
Paragraph: "What if the power that lights our homes never ran out? According to the International Energy Agency, renewable sources supplied 35% of global electricity in 2022, a record high. This article examines how continued investment in solar and wind technologies can accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy future." Rhetorical device in the hook: hyperbole.
D.
Paragraph: "What if the power that lights our homes never ran out? According to the International Energy Agency, renewable sources supplied 29% of global electricity in 2022, a record high. This article examines how continued investment in solar and wind technologies can accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy future." Rhetorical device in the hook: alliteration.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Paragraph: "What if the power that lights our homes never ran out? According to the International Energy Agency, renewable sources supplied 29% of global electricity in 2022, a record high. This article examines how continued investment in solar and wind technologies can accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy future." Rhetorical device in the hook: rhetorical question.
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Igcse Model Questions Vol1
2017
English Language
Question 30.
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2017
Igcse Model Questions Vol1
English Language
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