Okay I know this is long and I'm sorry but please hurry Which statement BEST explains the effectiveness of this introduction paragraph?
Why purchase expensive gifts when homemade gifts are less expensive and more personal? According to Brandi McMichael, owner of Heartfelt Crafts Boutique, many store-bought gifts can be made for half the cost. No matter what the occasion, you can hand make a unique and meaningful present for a friend or relative with almost no crafting experience. To make the perfect present, all you need are a few basic supplies, an Internet connection, and a willingness to learn.
A. Although the introduction presents valid background information, it is ineffective because the main point of the essay is unclear.
B. The introduction is effective because it starts with an intriguing suggestion and gives additional information to back it up.
C. The introduction is effective because the main point in the essay is established in the opening sentence.
D. Although the introduction establishes a strong claim, it is ineffective because it does not use a phrase like "This essay will be about..." to directly state the author's intentions.