Is the first paragraph an effective way to engage readers on the topic of politics at the Super Bowl? Why or why not?
a
No, it's not effective because it describes the the football game, rather than the main idea of the article.
b
Yes, it is effective because it uses data to show how many people watched the event, which makes it seem important and intriguing.
c
Yes, it is effective because the information provided is necessary in order to understand the complexities of the political issues that follow.
d
No, it's not effective because the information about the viewership numbers seems irrelevant and disconnected from the story.