Question

Title: The Life and Poetry of Robert Frost

I. Introduction
A. Who is Robert Frost?
II. Body of essay
A. Events of his life
1. (supporting detail)
B. Poetry
1. (supporting detail)
III. Conclusion
A. Honors awarded during his lifetime

Using the outline, answer the following question.

In an essay about the American poet Robert Frost, which sentence would most likely appear in the introduction?

A) For all these reasons, Robert Frost is still one of America’s most popular poets.
B) For instance, one of his most famous poems is called “The Road Not Taken.”
C) During his lifetime, Frost was awarded four Pulitzer Prizes.
D) Robert Frost is considered one of the foremost American poets of the 20th century.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. The sentence is a good introduction for answering the question "Who is Robert Frost?". It prepares the reader for the information about the importance and the role of the poet. Although option A is also possible, it is more appropiate for the conclusion, due to the phrase "For all these reasons".