Question

Which of the following is the most powerful lead to a story? Aging is a topic most students don’t think much about. A lot of interesting research is being done about aging. Do you want to live to 150? This paper is about aging research.

Answer 1

Do you want to live to 150?

Answer 2

The correct answer is C.

By beginning with a question -- especially one like, "Do you want to live to 150? -- the writer immediately grabs the reader's interest.

The other leads do not immediately engage the reader. As a result, the reader is less likely to want to continue reading. Only option C makes the reader want to continue reading about this topic.