Answer:
they contain clues about the article's purpose and topics.
Explanation:
you can't tell how long the article would be from the first paragraph
you can't compare the article to others if you only read the first paragraph
you can't summarize the article based on the first paragraph
I would've tried to swim away, rather than try to defend against the attackers.
My response has been to reform the church and correct what i think are errors in church practices. I have not intended to challenge the church's authority to act correctly.
