Question

Read the following paragraph and answer the question that follows.

"A tiger dies and leaves a skin. A man dies and leaves a name." This ancient Chinese proverb illustrates the fundamental quality of man that distinguishes him from the animals—the power to thinkand reason. He can decide what his future will hold. In the molding and shaping of his life, man exerts an influence on all whom he encounters. He has the ability to choose the type of influence he will have. A tiger, unlike a man, has no control over either his environment or his destiny. Though he is a majestic animal that prowls the jungle with pride and assurance, terrorizing both man and beast, his actions are governed only by the laws of nature. His death leaves the world unchanged; he exerts no lasting influence. When a man dies, however, he may continue to influence others through his accomplished goals and through the traits and ideas he has passed on.
What "shape" is this paragraph?

diamond

regular triangle

inverted triangle

rectangle

Answer 1

Inverted triangle.

Step-by-step explanation:

The subject is : fundamental difference between the life of a Man and an Animal.

1. The writer begins with a general statement, using a Chinese proverb to illustrate his argument. (introduction)
2. provides examples to support his argument.(body)
3. compares the life and existence of a tiger to that of a man to further support his point (body)
4. specifies and concludes his argument.

The writer´s essay begins with a broad reasoning and ends with a specific and logic reasoning.