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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Analyzing Idea Development in an Essay

Question 1 • TX-English II B-ACC RISD Quest

What is the central idea of this passage?

Answer
A
Archaeology is important for preserving cultural customs of the past, including the art of storytelling.
B
Characters in the old stories were neither good nor bad, and people enjoyed the simplicity of the tales.
C
The Grimms had an interest in preserving tales to be shared with adults and children of future generations.
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The Grimms’ first collection of tales was a cultural study intended for a scholarly audience.
What is the central idea of this passage?