Question

juliet is writing an argument about creating a student news channel, which she will present to the school board. what is the best introductory sentence for her argument?

a. everyone has something to contribute to cultivating a message about our school.

b. would you rather hear the news from someone you know or from a stranger?

c. if you care about the future of news, you will pay close attention to what i have to say

d. the students at our school are civic - minded and passionate about current events.

Explanation:

The best introductory sentence for a school board argument about a student news channel should be engaging, relevant, and frame the value of student-led news. Option B uses a rhetorical question to immediately hook the audience, contrasts student (familiar) vs. external (stranger) news sources, and directly ties to the core of the proposal without being too vague or overly broad. Option A is too general, Option C is confrontational, and Option D only focuses on student traits without linking to the news channel's purpose.

Answer:

B. Would you rather hear the news from someone you know or from a stranger?