The main idea of this paragraph is that the rocks cannot be explained by science, that there is a mystery to them. This sentence contributes to that idea because it gives a specific example of one of the odd things about the rocks. Because they are on a flat surface they should not roll or move on their own, but the fact that they have a trail behind them shows that they have somehow moved. This supporting statement is then supported by more details about the trails.
In literature, symbols can generally be understood to be
universal. Thus, when analyzing
symbolism in writing, a good place to start is to think about what a certain
type of symbol means to you. That said,
when we think about a hurricane, some possible things to come to mind could be devastation,
death, water, wind, and even the cruelty of Mother Nature. On the flipside of that, out of the devastation
brought upon by a storm such as a hurricane, new life and a new beginning can
come. Thus a hurricane to Janie could
mean all this.
Answer:
Find the supporting evidence the author provides.
Explanation:
The next step after analyzing the claim made by an author, and identifying the claim is to find the supporting evidence the author provides.
This is because, anybody can make a claim, but finding evidence to support that claim is what makes the claim valid and acceptable.
Since a speculation does not have firm evidence, it is a hypothesize.
So the final answer is:-
C. Hypothesize
