Question

Though brusque and raw, the Grimms’ tales of the first edition still resonate with us today because they indicate how we can transform ourselves and our conditions to live in a better world. As philologists, collectors, translators, researchers, editors, and mediators, the Grimms worked in the hope that their tales would benefit us in unimaginable ways, and, indeed, it is this hope that can still be felt when we read and listen to their tales.

Which statement best explains the structure of this passage?

This passage provides supporting details for the Grimms' reason for collecting tales.
This passage restates the thesis that the first edition is influential.
This passage provides text evidence for the changes from the first edition.
This passage compares and contrasts the first edition with the final edition.

Answer 1

This passage provides supporting details for the Grimms' reason for collecting tales.

Explanation: It explains the Grimms’ roles and their hope that the tales would benefit readers, giving supporting details about why they collected and preserved the tales.