The Paragraph Below Is Developed by a Specific Mode or Pattern

question 2

Multiple Choice

The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s) .
(1) Christopher Reeve's story includes an extraordinary twist of fate. (2) This star played Superman, the fictional hero who inspired fans with his ability to overcome obstacles and save others from harm. (3) How ironic that in 1995, this Hollywood heartthrob was paralyzed from the neck down in a horse-jumping accident and came to personify that superhuman perseverance himself. (4) Before his accident, Reeve was not only a famous actor but a pianist, an athlete who performed his own film stunts, a pilot, and all-round outdoorsman. (5) After being injured, he depended on a ventilator to breathe and operated his wheelchair by sipping or puffing on a straw. (6) However, this brave man went on to direct and narrate award-winning films, write the best-selling autobiography Still Me , and inspire thousands of people through speeches and interviews. (7) He also raised millions of dollars for research on spinal cord injuries. (8) By the time he died in 2004, Christopher Reeve had become a hero of a different kind; his heroism depended not on physical strength but on courage, optimism, and a sense of purpose.
Select the type of development the writer of this paragraph has used.

• A) illustration
• B) narration
• C) description
• D) process
• E) definition
• F) comparison/contrast
• G) classification
• H) cause/effect

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Definitions:

Interpersonal Attributes

Characteristics or qualities that individuals possess which affect how they interact with others, such as communication skills or emotional intelligence.

Leadership Traits

Characteristics that may contribute to an individual's effectiveness in leadership roles, such as intelligence, decisiveness, integrity, and empathy.

Physical Attributes

Characteristics of the body, including appearance, strength, agility, and other bodily traits.

Leadership Effectiveness

The extent to which a leader is able to inspire, influence, and guide individuals or teams towards the achievement of goals.