Instructions: Read Each of the Following Essay Introductions

question 1172

Multiple Choice

Instructions: Read each of the following essay introductions. Then select the letter of the method the writer used to begin the composition. The essay below begins with a(n) Most people believe that stress has a negative effect on their lives. Under severe stress, most cannot function effectively or at all. Pressured by tight deadlines, heavy workloads, or competitive situations, they may suffer from such problems as anxiety, sleeplessness, or ulcers. Yet stress is not necessarily bad. Contrary to popular opinion, people can learn to turn stress into a valuable asset in the classroom and the workplace.

• A) illustration.
• B) general idea that is narrowed to a specific thesis statement.
• C) contradiction.

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Definitions:

Investing Value

A measure of the worth of an investment, typically considering its return potential and risk.

Historical Value

An accounting practice of recording assets on the balance sheet at their original cost, without adjustments for inflation or market changes.

Asset

Resources owned by a company or individual that have economic value and can be converted into cash.

Parent-subsidiary Relationship

A corporate structure where one company (the parent) controls another company (the subsidiary) typically through ownership of a majority of its shares.