Asked by Kayla Stephens on May 14, 2024

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The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s) .
(1) Christopher Reeve's story includes an extraordinary twist of fate. (2) This star played Superman, the fictional hero who inspired fans with his ability to overcome obstacles and save others from harm. (3) How ironic that in 1995, this Hollywood heartthrob was paralyzed from the neck down in a horse-jumping accident and came to personify that superhuman perseverance himself. (4) Before his accident, Reeve was not only a famous actor but a pianist, an athlete who performed his own film stunts, a pilot, and all-round outdoorsman. (5) After being injured, he depended on a ventilator to breathe and operated his wheelchair by sipping or puffing on a straw. (6) However, this brave man went on to direct and narrate award-winning films, write the best-selling autobiography Still Me , and inspire thousands of people through speeches and interviews. (7) He also raised millions of dollars for research on spinal cord injuries. (8) By the time he died in 2004, Christopher Reeve had become a hero of a different kind; his heroism depended not on physical strength but on courage, optimism, and a sense of purpose.
Select the type of development the writer of this paragraph has used.

A) illustration
B) narration
C) description
D) process
E) definition
F) comparison/contrast
G) classification
H) cause/effect

Paralyzed

A state of inability to move or feel all or part of the body, often due to damage to the nervous system.

Ventilator

A machine designed to move breathable air into and out of the lungs, to provide breathing assistance to a patient who is physically unable to breathe sufficiently.

Autobiography

A self-written account of the author's life, often focusing on personal experiences and significant events.

  • Notice the outlines of advancement in literary works.
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Melissa JohnsonMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The paragraph tells the story of Christopher Reeve's life before and after his accident, following a chronological order and focusing on events, which is characteristic of narration.