Question

stress. it’s a part of life, no matter who you are, where you live, or how old you are. stress has a nasty reputation for being something people should avoid at all cost because of how—you guessed it—stressful it is. however, stress is not necessarily negative at all. people often use it as the springboard for achieving more. many find that stress motivates, energizes, and inspires them to work harder or faster. unfortunately, stress frequently ends up being an unpleasant event for people.
-- \bullying and stress\
which details from the text support the central idea of the passage? check all that apply.
☐ \it’s a part of life\
☐ \stress has a nasty reputation\
☐ \avoid at all costs\
☐ \stress is not necessarily negative\
☐ \the springboard for achieving more\
☐ \stress motivates, energizes, and inspires\
☐ \stress … ends up … an unpleasant event\

Explanation:

The central idea of the passage is about stress—its omnipresence and dual nature (not always negative, can be a motivator but also unpleasant). Let's analyze each option:

• "It’s a part of life": Supports the idea that stress is universal, part of the central theme.
• "Stress has a nasty reputation": Sets up the common view, relevant to the central idea.
• "avoid at all costs": Reflects the common (negative) view, part of the discussion.
• "stress is not necessarily negative": Directly supports the central idea about stress's dual nature.
• "the springboard for achieving more": Shows stress's positive role, supports the central idea.
• "stress motivates, energizes, and inspires": Shows positive aspects, supports the central idea.
• "stress...ends up...an unpleasant event": Shows the negative side, supports the central idea about stress's dual nature.

Answer:

• "It’s a part of life"
• "Stress has a nasty reputation"
• "avoid at all costs"
• "stress is not necessarily negative"
• "the springboard for achieving more"
• "stress motivates, energizes, and inspires"
• "stress...ends up...an unpleasant event"