Instructions: Read Each One of the Following Essay Introductions

question 847

Multiple Choice

Instructions: Read each one of the following essay introductions. Select the letter of the method the writer used to begin the composition. The essay below begins with a(n) Joe Ward, a recent graduate of his local community college, has been searching for a job. During his job search, he has had numerous interviews with a variety of companies. There are two companies from which Joe would particularly like to receive an offer. If he gets offers from both, Joe is unsure about how he will decide which job to take, because both jobs offer different but excellent opportunities. The fortunate job seeker who is faced with this dilemma should consider several important factors in making this important decision. Adapted from Amy Solomon et al., 100% Job Search Success , 2 nd edition. Wadsworth, 2012, p. 160

• A) illustration.
• B) direct quotation.
• C) contradiction.

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Definitions:

Financial Advantage

The benefit gained in terms of money, that gives an individual or business a better position compared to others.

Common Input

A resource or factor that is used in the production or creation of multiple goods or services, shared across different processes or products.

Grinding Machines

Equipment utilized in various industries for the purpose of grinding or reducing the size of raw materials into smaller, finer pieces.

Profitable Use

The efficient and effective use of resources or assets to generate maximum profits or financial gains.