Question 28Paragraphs 8-9 contribute to the development of ideas in the article by —A. supporting the idea that magpies are nonviolent birds.B. describing a situation in which a magpie was friendly toward a person.C. providing instructions for how a person can obtain a magpie's trust.D. comparing magpies' behavior to the behavior of other birds.

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Without the specific content of paragraphs 8-9, it's challenging to provide the most accurate answer. However, based on the options given, you can assess which choice best suits the content:

  • A suggests that magpies are nonviolent, which would support a specific perspective if the paragraphs discuss their nonviolent nature.
  • B indicates that the paragraphs describe a friendly interaction between a magpie and a person, which would illustrate the birds' behavior.
  • C implies that there are instructions provided for gaining a magpie's trust, which would be more instructional in nature.
  • D compares magpies to other birds, which might expand on their behavior.

Consider the main point or emphasis in paragraphs 8-9 to determine which choice is best supported. If you can provide details from those paragraphs, I may be able to help you deduce the correct answer more concretely.