First sentence: Why this is the first line? This paragraph is the first sentence because it introduces the main topic of the text, which is about 'demon cats' in the 19th century. It does not refer to any previous information and sets the stage for the discussion. This follows the rule of Topic Sentence. Why other lines are not chosen? The other paragraphs are not chosen because they do not stand alone. For example, Paragraph 2 starts with 'In fact,' which is a conjunction. Paragraph 3 uses 'Scholars' which refers to a group and needs context. Paragraph 4 starts with 'In Japan,' which also needs prior context.

Concluding sentence: Why this is the last line? This paragraph is the last sentence because it provides a specific example that wraps up the discussion about cat-related mythology. It does not introduce new ideas but concludes the topic with a clear example. This follows the Summary Style rule.

Paragraph pairs:

• Pair 1 (Paragraph 1 → Paragraph 2): Paragraph 2 connects to Paragraph 1 because it gives a broader overview of cat-related mythology. The phrase 'In fact' shows that it adds more information to the topic introduced in Paragraph 1. This follows the Broader to Specific Strategy.
• Pair 2 (Paragraph 2 → Paragraph 3): Paragraph 3 connects to Paragraph 2 because it explains why cat-related mythology is common. It shows the cause of the tales mentioned in Paragraph 2. This follows the Cause and Effect Relationship.
• Pair 3 (Paragraph 3 → Paragraph 4): Paragraph 4 connects to Paragraph 3 because it gives a specific example of the mythology discussed in Paragraph 3. The phrase 'for example' shows that it is providing a specific case of the general idea in Paragraph 3. This follows the Topic Example Strategy.