Question

What is the central idea of this passage?

Human beings are creative when they get into trouble.
Because of one man’s actions, whales never eat human beings.
Whales always have a sore throat because of a grating.
Human beings should stay away from whales to avoid being swallowed

Answer 1

The central idea of the passage seems to concern the relationship between humans and whales, suggesting that humans have found ways to avoid being harmed by whales, possibly due to a historical event or interaction. It emphasizes the creativity of humans in navigating dangers and highlights the idea that humans should maintain their distance from whales to ensure safety. The mention of whales having a sore throat may symbolize an inherent risk associated with their nature or behavior.