The Topic Sentence Below Is Followed by a Brainstormed List

question 56

Multiple Choice

The topic sentence below is followed by a brainstormed list of possible ideas for a paragraph. Decide which ideas support the topic sentence and should be kept and which ideas should be dropped. Select "keep" or "drop" for each idea. Topic sentence: Modern fireworks have their origins in tenth-century Chinese pyrotechnics.
Originally the Chinese invented firecrackers for use as weapons.

• A) Keep
• B) Drop

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Definitions:

Influence Attitudes

The ability to affect others’ viewpoints or feelings towards people, objects, or concepts, leading to behavioral changes.

Own Happiness

Taking responsibility for one's own emotional well-being and actively pursuing actions that contribute to personal joy and fulfillment.

Leaders' Attitudes

The perspectives or mindsets of individuals in leadership positions, which can influence their behavior and decision-making processes.

Valuing Diversity

The practice of recognizing and respecting differences among people, including culture, race, gender, and beliefs, and seeing these differences as a source of strength.