Question

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what role does paragraph 1 play in the passage?
a it illustrates how the idea for the national park came to be.
b it describes events that occurred repeatedly in creating the national park.
c it explains technical terms about national parks that are used later in the passage.
d it introduces several individuals who later influenced the management of the national park.

Explanation:

To determine the role of Paragraph 1, we analyze each option:

• Option B: "Repeatedly" is not indicated without the passage, so unlikely.
• Option C: Explaining technical terms is not typical for an introductory paragraph's role here.
• Option D: Introducing individuals for later management is not suggested by the option's wording in a general context about a national park's paragraph role.
• Option A: Illustrating how the national park idea originated is a common introductory role (e.g., background/idea genesis), making it the most plausible.

Answer:

A. It illustrates how the idea for the national park came to be.