Question

Many people think of heroes as policemen or firemen, whose jobs involve helping people. Other people may think of heroes as great leaders. But to me, the biggest heroes are ordinary citizens who make everyday contributions to their communities. A prime example is Ms. Elva Gonzales, who worked tirelessly to make a vacant lot into Parkway Community Garden. After months of hard work and lobbying, she helped turn an eyesore into a place for kids and adults to enjoy.
What information would best support the author’s thesis?

the author writing about how Ms. Gonzales was raised on a farm, which instilled the value of raising her own crops
the author writing about how Ms. Gonzales lobbied the city counsel to turn the vacant lot into a community garden
the author writing that Ms. Gonzales "isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty"
the author writing about the different fruits and vegetables that Ms. Gonzales planted in the garden

Answer 1

"The author writing about how Ms. Gonzales lobbied the city counsel to turn the vacant lot into a community garden." answer choice B is the correct answer.

Answer 2

Answer:

the author writing about how Ms. Gonzales lobbied the city counsel to turn the vacant lot into a community garden

Explanation:

The text talks about how Mrs. Elva Gonzales used an ostensive or veiled influence of an organized group with the objective of directly interfering in the decisions of the public power in favor of causes or objectives defended by the community, that is, Mrs. Elva Gonzales lobbied in the city council to transform the vacant lot into a communal garden

This is made explicit in the passage "Mrs. Elva Gonzales, who worked tirelessly to make a vacant lot at the Parkway Community Garden." After months of hard work and lobbying, she helped turn a monstrosity into a place for children and adults to enjoy. "