Question

identifying the central idea
stress. it’s a part of life, no matter who you are, where you live, or how old you are. stress has a nasty reputation for being something people should avoid at all cost because of how—you guessed it—stressful it is. however, stress is not necessarily negative at all. people often use it as the springboard for achieving more. many find that stress motivates, energizes, and inspires them to work harder or faster. unfortunately, stress frequently ends up being an unpleasant event for people.
— \bullying and stress\
what is the central idea of this passage?
○ stress inspires and motivates a person.
○ stress is an unpleasant event.
○ stress is experienced by everyone.
○ stress can have positive or negative effects.

Explanation:

1. Analyze Option 1: The passage says stress can be a springboard but also has a nasty reputation. This option only focuses on the positive, not the whole idea.
2. Analyze Option 2: The passage mentions stress is unpleasant but also says it's not necessarily negative. This option only focuses on the negative, not the whole idea.
3. Analyze Option 3: The first sentence says stress is part of life for everyone, but the passage also talks about its effects (positive and negative), so this is not the central idea.
4. Analyze Option 4: The passage states stress has a bad reputation (negative) but also that it can be a springboard for achieving more (positive), so this option covers both aspects, which is the central idea.

Answer:

D. Stress can have positive or negative effects.