Question

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how does the story told in paragraph 8 contribute to the development of a central idea of the passage?
a it demonstrates how impressionable and optimistic ernest is.
b it indicates the influence ernest’s mother has on his point of view.
c it emphasizes how old the town is in relation to the great stone face.
d it shows how long people have thought the great stone face is special.

Explanation:

To answer this, one needs to analyze the content of paragraph 8 in the context of the passage's central idea. If the story in paragraph 8 relates to the long - standing perception of the Great Stone Face's specialness, it would contribute to the development of the central idea. Without the full passage, we assume based on the options that the focus on how long people have considered the Great Stone Face special would be a relevant contribution to the central idea.

Answer:

D. It shows how long people have thought the Great Stone Face is special.