Area in Math is what is inside of an outline/shape. For example, if you are given an outline of a rectangle, you can calculate the area by multiplying one short side with one long side. The total number gives you the amount of space inside the rectangle.
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Maybe just read the story a few times more and make a guess on what you think is the best answer?
Answer:
The central idea of the text is HUMAN NATURE
Explanation:
Though it may seem to be Trick or Treating, the point of the sentence is to understand how it is a affecting Human Nature. I'm assuming the rest of the passage is based off the human nature aspects as described.
The central idea is defined as "The main point the author is trying to get across to the reader."