Question

How does the author’s discussion of Paul McCartney and ReneDescartes contribute to the development of ideas in the text (Paragraphs 8 and 9)?

Answer 1

Answer:

A). It shows how new and influential ideas can come from dreams.

Explanation:

In the given text titled 'The Story Behind Your Dreams' authored by Ben Slivnick, the key idea discussed is how dreams can advantageous in bringing solutions to our problems and also in developing innovative ideas that can change the world. In paragraphs 8 and 9, the author uses the example of Paul McCartney and Rene Descartes to further substantiate this idea by discussing how the idea of popular song 'Yesterday' of McCartney arrived in his dream while Rene got the idea of the scientific method in his dream. Thus, option A is the correct answer.