Question

State the central idea of the account. Remember that some central ideas are implied rather than directly stated. Include at least one direct quote from the text to support your explanation.

Answer 1

Answer:

The central idea of the account is to describe the unique traits of the Corpse Flower that makes people eager to see it. The author states, "When a Corpse Flower blooms, people flock to witness the unforgettable sight of a man-size flower ripe with the color and scent of death". This summarizes the fact that unforgettable and unique properties of the Corpse Flower is what attracts people to it.

Explanation:

The central idea of a text which is the main idea of a text, tells us the author's main reason for writing a passage. In the account above about the Corpse Flower, the author began with a description of how a lot of people flock to see the Corpse Flower.

The author wrote in details the unique traits of this flower, such as its fast growth rate and its putrefying scent that makes people interested in seeing. This implies that the central idea of the text is to tell the reader the reasons why many people, including Biologists are interested in seeing this plant.