Question #N293
The text of the passage is structured around a claim followed by a series of reasons to support that claim. The passage then ends by restating the main point in a broader context. Which choice best describes how the author develops the claim made in the passage's first sentence?
The author’s claim that "people generally don’t appreciate how much we owe to the many unsung heroes among us" is developed by
A. describing the ways in which heroes are often overlooked.
B. listing examples of heroes from different fields.
C. contrasting the roles of heroes and villains in society.
D. explaining how to recognize and appreciate unsung heroes.
Correct Answer is: A
The passage is structured around a claim followed by a series of reasons to support that claim. The author develops the claim by describing the ways in which heroes are often overlooked, which provides evidence for the claim that people generally don’t appreciate how much we owe to these heroes.