The answer is: a)
The central idea refers to what the text is mainly about.
Answer:
D & B
Explanation:
I don't know the context to this text, but beehives are generally very busy. The workers were busy, and they can be compared to a beehive.
"<span>It makes the reader aware of the key actors in the unfolding narration" would be the best answer. It's important to establish key characters early on so the reader is confused later. </span>
1 - Marlow, Kurtz, Brick maker
2 - Narrative writing style