Which of the following is the role of supporting details in a text?

to give information about topics related to the main topic
to give the author's opinion about a topic
to show the reader how to find more details about the topic in other texts
to help the reader understand the central idea

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The correct answer is: to help the reader understand the central idea.

Supporting details provide evidence and examples that clarify, explain, or elaborate on the main idea, making it easier for the reader to grasp the central concept of the text.