C. by building the text around evidence in the form of supporting details
This option best describes how authors typically develop central ideas by using evidence and supporting details to reinforce and elaborate on those ideas throughout the text.
1. How does the author of a text develop central ideas?
A. by organizing the text into sections and subsections with headings
B. by stating a central idea at the beginning of each paragraph
C. by building the text around evidence in the form of supporting details
D. by choosing a title that clearly states what the topic is
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