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in this speech, the speaker has two central ideas that he wants to share with his audience. how are the two central ideas developed?
because nasa’s new mission cannot happen without new investment, most of the passage focuses on why nasa is worth investing in; a small portion of it addresses the other central idea about nasa’s new mission.
the passage returns repeatedly to the idea that nasa is worth investing in to counter arguments made by others.
because it is the most exciting idea, most of the passage focuses on how nasa’s mission must change; a small portion of the passage addresses the other central idea about investing in nasa.
the passage begins with the idea that nasa’s mission must change; about halfway through the passage it shifts focus to talk about why nasa is worth the financial investment.
the passage begins and ends with the most important and most inspirational idea: that nasa’s mission must change.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: If NASA’s new mission needs new investment, focusing on why NASA is worth investing (most) and a bit on the new mission makes sense for developing the two ideas (investment need and new mission).
• Option 2: Repeating NASA’s worth to counter arguments relates to developing the investment - related central idea.
• Option 3: "Most exciting" is not a valid reason for structure; the focus should relate to the mission - investment relationship, so this is incorrect.
• Option 4: Shifting halfway from mission change to investment explains how the two ideas (mission change and investment) are developed.
• Option 5: Beginning and ending with mission change (the inspirational idea) frames the passage, developing the mission - change central idea and relating to the investment idea (as mission change may need investment).

Answer:

A. Because NASA’s new mission cannot happen without new investment, most of the passage focuses on why NASA is worth investing in; a small portion of it addresses the other central idea about NASA’s new mission.
B. The passage returns repeatedly to the idea that NASA is worth investing in to counter arguments made by others.
D. The passage begins with the idea that NASA’s mission must change; about halfway through the passage it shifts focus to talk about why NASA is worth the financial investment.
E. The passage begins and ends with the most important and most inspirational idea: that NASA’s mission must change.