Question

What makes this a strong introduction for a personal statement? Check all that apply.

a.The writer reflects on how it takes a lot to feel inspired.
b.The writer mentions how his or her interest in this field was sparked.
c.The writer states how a personal experience relates to a future goal.
d.The writer reflects on a past educational experience.

Answer 1

The writer mentions how his or her interest in this field was sparked.

Step-by-step explanation:

By mentioning how his or her interest in the field was inspired he or she will be giving background for her personal story related to the topic that's being developed, making a personal statement and opening to further development of the topic.

Incorrect:

a.- By reflecting how it takes a lot to feel inspired he is describing a fact that may not be personal and may be fact oriented.

c.- Relating personal experience to a future goal may be a personal statement but is not giving any introduccion to a personal statement related to the topic

d.- Reflecting a past educational experience is a fact oriented statement and is not relating any personal thoughts or points of view.

Answer 2

Letters b and c apply.

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to achieve the audience, the speaker/writer has to come up with elements that are commom to the listerner's ones, creating identification, and nothing is better for that purpose than describing personal experiences and personal reasons. This way, it is most likely to find peoople in audience that feel the same, building a strong introduction.

There is no need to show effort to get inspired because people understand that it has to come naturally, as well as it is not that important to talk about the past as it is to talk about the future, by pointing some wishes.