AP English Language

The correct answer is: D.Shocks the reader and makes them want to read more.

Here's why:

A good "alarming fact" in the introduction is meant to grab the reader's attention by presenting something surprising or unsettling, which sparks curiosity and motivates them to continue reading to learn more. It sets the stage for the topic and engages the reader emotionally, creating a sense of urgency or importance.

The other options are less accurate:

A.Summarizes the essay's body: This is not the purpose of an alar...