Question

read the following sentences from the article.

1. fundraising efforts were underway for a pedestal to hold the statue of liberty, an expensive gift from france that many americans found uninspiring.
2. her sonnet, called \the new colossus,\ reflected her belief in the importance of welcoming refugees.
3. she was proud of that history, but her father tried to distance his family from it and blend into wealthy christian society.
4. \you cant think of the statue without hearing the words emma lazarus gave her.\

which two contain central ideas from the article?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 4
(d) 3 and 4

1. are the values from the poem on the statue of liberty still supported today? provide evidence.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each sentence:

• Sentence 1: Talks about fundraising for the pedestal, not a central idea about the Statue's meaning or Emma Lazarus.
• Sentence 2: Discusses Emma Lazarus's sonnet and its reflection on welcoming refugees, a central idea related to the Statue's message.
• Sentence 3: Focuses on her family history, not a central idea of the article about the Statue or the poem.
• Sentence 4: Highlights the connection between the Statue and Emma Lazarus's words, a central idea.

So sentences 2 and 4 contain central ideas.

Answer:

C. 2 and 4