Hello !
From what I understood, here is my answer to your question...
This detail contributes to the central ideas of the text because it's mentions that be didn't now the Nazis were trying to slaughter all Jews, and that many Jews probably didn't know either.
I hope I was able to help you out ! :D
Answer:compound
Explanation:The wisper was soft. he heard it. compound together
Trying to describe the spring
The height of an item or point in relation to sea or ground level
Function : whipping position: standing