Question

how does paragraph 4 develop the thesis expressed earlier in the passage?
it explains why people may find it hard to see that war is irrational.
it argues in favor of governments permanently abolishing war.
it points out that war is found even in every region of the world.
it mourns the deaths and injuries of loved ones in war.

Explanation:

To determine how paragraph 4 develops the thesis, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Explaining why people find it hard to see war’s irrationality could be a way to develop a thesis (e.g., if the thesis is about war’s irrationality but people’s reluctance to accept it).
• Option 2: Arguing for governments to abolish war is a call to action, not directly developing a prior thesis about war’s nature.
• Option 3: Stating war is in every region is descriptive, not developing a thesis about war’s irrationality or related themes.
• Option 4: Mourning deaths/injuries is emotional, not developing a thesis (likely about war’s irrationality or similar).

Assuming the thesis is about war’s irrationality, explaining people’s difficulty in seeing that supports/develops it.

Answer:

A. It explains why people may find it hard to see that war is irrational.