A persuasive text opens: 'Every student deserves access to mental health support at school.' The rest of the passage gives three reasons why. What role does the opening sentence play?
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A
It is a hook designed only to grab the reader's attention.
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B
It states the main idea that the rest of the passage supports.
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C
It introduces a counterargument the writer will later refute.
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D
It provides background context before the real topic is introduced.