Question

1. part a: which of the following best describes a central idea of the text?

a. time is fleeting and so people should live life to the fullest by experiencing everything it has to offer.

b. people should put art and academics before work and society because work and society are meaningless.

c. life should be lived without complication or hurry in order to find meaning.

d. technology is invasive and must be stopped before it takes over all aspects of ones life.

Explanation:

To determine the central idea, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The idea of "experiencing everything" is not a typical central theme of most texts (without specific context suggesting extreme experiential living), so this is less likely.
• Option B: Claiming work and society are "meaningless" is extreme and not a common central idea, so B is incorrect.
• Option C: Many philosophical or literary texts emphasize simplicity and unhurried living to find meaning, which is a plausible central idea.
• Option D: Saying technology "must be stopped" is extreme; most texts about technology focus on balance or impact, not complete cessation.

Answer:

C. Life should be lived without complication or hurry in order to find meaning.