Question

at the augusta heritage center of davis and elkins college, a quiet but exciting movement to preserve local history is taking place. the mountain dance trail, a new project made possible with the help of the west virginia humanities council and americorps vista, seeks to revitalize old - time dance traditions—in particular, the beloved square dance. local dance traditions, often overlooked in an age that seems to value the latest trends over long - established customs, play an important role in establishing and preserving a sense of community. for older residents of a town, reviving once - forgotten dances reminds them of their shared history and sense of belonging; for younger residents, learning old - time dances like square dancing reveals the importance of place and cultural pride. currently, west virginia is the only appalachian state to celebrate and sustain such strong ties to its local dance history. augusta folk art coordinator, gerald mines, and americorps volunteer, becky hill, traveled throughout the state, knocking on people’s doors to interview long - time residents about local dance traditions. they wanted to document the unique and localized dance forms that characterize each town’s history, personality, and people. after mines and hill talked to countless square - dance callers, dancers, musicians, and organizers—and, of course, attended more than a few local dance halls themselves—the mountain which of the following best summarizes the point of view of the narrator and mines and hill? a old - time dance traditions, like those in west virginia, are essential to promoting strong moral values among today’s youth. b more states should follow west virginia’s lead in preserving local history by preserving and revitalizing old - time dance traditions. c even though reviving local dance forms in west virginia is laudable, it is not enough to inspire cultural pride that will endure for generations. d preserving cultural traditions is impossible without support from organizations like the west virginia humanities council, americorps, and other like - minded groups.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The passage doesn't mention old - time dances promoting moral values among youth. It talks about cultural pride and shared history, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: The text states that West Virginia is the only Appalachian state with strong ties to local dance history and describes the efforts to preserve these traditions. The narrator and Mines/Hill likely believe other states should follow West Virginia's lead in preserving local history through dance traditions, so B matches the point of view.
• Option C: The passage is positive about the revival of local dance forms in West Virginia and their role in inspiring cultural pride, so C's negative tone is incorrect.
• Option D: The passage shows that Mines and Hill are working to preserve traditions, and while they have support, it doesn't imply preservation is impossible without such support. So D is incorrect.

Answer:

B. More states should follow West Virginia's lead in preserving local history by preserving and revitalizing old - time dance traditions.