Question

which details develop the central idea that the grimms collected stories to preserve culture? check all that apply.

the tales of the grimm brothers demonstrate how language and customs can create a bond between people.
the grimm brothers recorded the stories because fewer and fewer people were collecting and preserving them.
the grimm brothers were born in germany in the 1700s, and their tales were published in the 1800s.
their stories reveal truths about the conditions people lived in when the tales were recorded.
the grimm brothers would be surprised that they are now known more for their tales than for their studies of literature.

Explanation:

Analyze the central idea

Using the Central Idea Identification knowledge point, we focus on the core premise: the Grimm Brothers collected stories specifically to "preserve culture." We must evaluate which details directly support or develop this cultural preservation motive.

Evaluate the first option

Using the Grimms Fairy Tales Evolution knowledge point, we examine how language and customs connect people. The detail that the tales "demonstrate how language and customs can create a bond between people" directly links the stories to shared cultural identity and heritage, supporting the idea of cultural preservation.

Evaluate the second option

Using the Grimms Fairy Tales Evolution knowledge point, we look at the historical motivation for their work. The statement that they "recorded the stories because fewer and fewer people were collecting and preserving them" directly addresses the urgent need to save a fading oral tradition from disappearing, which is the definition of preservation.

Evaluate the third option

Using the Central Idea Identification knowledge point, we assess biographical facts. The birth and publication dates (born in the 1700s, published in the 1800s) are purely historical facts. They do not explain why they collected the stories or how it relates to preserving culture.

Evaluate the fourth option

Using the Grimms Fairy Tales Evolution knowledge point, we analyze the content of the stories. The detail that "stories reveal truths about the conditions people lived in" shows how the tales act as historical and cultural records of daily life, directly supporting the preservation of historical culture.

Evaluate the fifth option

Using the Central Idea Identification knowledge point, we analyze the brothers' academic legacy. The detail about their surprise at being known for tales rather than linguistic studies is an interesting biographical note, but it does not develop the central idea of collecting stories to preserve culture.

Answer:

• The tales of the Grimm Brothers demonstrate how language and customs can create a bond between people. (Correct answer)
• The Grimm Brothers recorded the stories because fewer and fewer people were collecting and preserving them. (Correct answer)
• The Grimm Brothers were born in Germany in the 1700s, and their tales were published in the 1800s.
• Their stories reveal truths about the conditions people lived in when the tales were recorded. (Correct answer)
• The Grimm Brothers would be surprised that they are now known more for their tales than for their studies of literature.