Question

read the introduction to an argumentative essay. (1) graffiti artists are gaining worldwide recognition for their art work. (2) graffiti art deserves to be treated like
eal\ art because, like other types of art, it has its own unique style, contains artistic elements like color and composition, and expresses the emotions and viewpoints of the artists. how can the writer revise the introduction to be more effective? by adding an opening sentence that strengthens the hook so that the reader keeps reading all the way to the claim by deleting the first sentence so that the reader is not distracted by reasons and can get straight to the claim by splitting the second sentence into short, choppy sentences so the reader can skim them and get to the claim quickly by adding a closing sentence that rebuts the counterclaim so that the reader knows the claim is right

Explanation:

A strong hook in the opening sentence of an argument - ative essay introduction grabs the reader's attention and leads them to the claim. The current introduction could be improved by strengthening this initial hook. Deleting the first sentence would remove context, splitting the second sentence would disrupt the flow, and adding a closing - sentence rebutting a counter - claim is premature at the introduction stage.

Answer:

by adding an opening sentence that strengthens the hook so that the reader keeps reading all the way to the claim