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The Paragraph Below Is Developed by a Specific Mode or Pattern

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The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s) .
(1) Reality television shows are inspiring viewers to explore and adopt new hobbies. (2) For example, the fashion design show Project Runway has sparked new interest in sewing. (3) Enrollment in sewing classes and sales of sewing machines have both increased significantly since the show began in 2004. (4) Another example is the Dancing with the Stars shows, which feature celebrities performing routines with ballroom dance professionals. (5) This series has led to a resurgence of interest in dances like the tango, the waltz, and the cha cha, with dance studios all over America reporting a spike in enrollment since this show started in 2005. (6) Reality TV shows like Antiques Roadshow, American Pickers, and Pawn Stars have spawned new interest in antiques and collectibles.
Transitional words or phrases are used in which sentences?

Definitions:

Prevalence

The proportion of a population that is affected by a particular disease or condition at a specific time.

USA

A country located in North America, known formally as the United States of America, comprising 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions.

Proprietary Income

Income generated from the ownership of proprietary technology, information, or processes that gives a firm a competitive advantage.

Government-sponsored Businesses

Enterprises that are initiated and sometimes funded by the government but are operated under private ownership or public-private partnership.