An author includes a personal anecdote at the beginning of an essay in order to:

A Confuse the reader

B Establish credibility and engage the reader

C Fill space

D Avoid the topic

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Personal anecdotes help connect with readers emotionally and establish the author's relevant experience.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "An author includes a personal anecdote at the beginning of an essay in order to:" is Option B: Establish credibility and engage the reader.

The other options — A) Confuse the reader, C) Fill space, D) Avoid the topic — are incorrect for this ACT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Personal anecdotes help connect with readers emotionally and establish the author's relevant experience.

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An author includes a personal anecdote at the beginning of an essay in order to:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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