Use the article to answer the question.

How does the central idea of the article emerge?

(1 point)
Responses

It is stated directly in the first paragraph.
It is stated directly in the first paragraph.

The first three paragraphs lead up to it.
The first three paragraphs lead up to it.

It is stated directly in the final paragraph.
It is stated directly in the final paragraph.

The text leaves it totally up to reader interpretation.
The text leaves it totally up to reader interpretation.

1 answer

The most likely response would be:

The first three paragraphs lead up to it.

This response suggests that the central idea develops progressively through the text rather than being stated outright in the beginning or end.