Which statement correctly describes how the central idea of this excerpt is developed? It is stated directly in the beginning of
the paragraph and developed throughout. Supporting details are given before the central idea is stated at the end of the paragraph. It is hinted at throughout the paragraph, but the reader is expected to figure it out. It is revealed through a sequence of events and defined in the end of the paragraph.
The statement that correctly describes how central idea is developed is Option C: It is hinted at throughout the paragraph, but the reader is expected to figure it out.
Explanation:
Central idea or the main idea of the story which the author wants the readers to remember the most after the story finishes. Also, central idea is never mentioned like "This is the central idea", it has to be implied by the reader. Reader needs to read and try to imply the message with what he knows. This way, story revolves around central idea throughout and reader is expected to figure out.
It will not be in the beginning or at the end of the paragraph.
