The answer is She asks the participants to clarify their viewpoints and introduce supporting facts. (D)
Close reading helps the reader understand the text more and enhances the reader's reading abilities.
An example of close reading is annotating the text.
Answer:
(1) An author doing research for a book asked thousands of Americans what made them happy.
Explanation:
It's tempting to say that the main idea is the conclusion of the paragraph, which is stated in sentence (5). However, the main focus of the paragraph is more on the research on what makes American happy, which is detailed by the responses of the research subjects, as well as the conclusion of the research study. If (5) was the main focus, there would be more details about why most of the things that make you happy are simple and free or inexpensive or what the general research about this topic has been, instead of just one study in particular.
In "Condensed Milk," nothing is mentioned about the protagonist's cultural upbringing. There was no justification for us politicals to be there, he says, referring to himself and other convicts as "politicals." This most likely indicates that the main character is a well-educated individual who may be a writer or journalist whose opinions and output were seen negatively by the Russian government. A backdrop like this aids the protagonist in comprehending how the camp actually functions. He is aware that the invitation to flee is a trick. He is clever and sly enough to cut off the agreement after obtaining some condensed milk. He makes advantage of his knowledge to extend his life a little. The short tale "Condensed Milk" was written by Varlam Shalamov in Russia (1907-1982). Based on the author's experiences as a prisoner in a Gulag, or forced labor camp, it was written. The protagonist's identity and background are kept a secret. For instance, he is not a member of the same organization as the thieves. His arrest for "political" activity raises questions about his history. He is most likely well-educated, which makes it possible for the government to view him as a danger because he has the freedom to voice his own thoughts. In summary, the "Condensed Milk" protagonist uses his knowledge and intelligence to stay alive.
