PART A: Which statement identifies the central idea of the text?

A
It takes time and study for people to develop an appreciation for Shakespeare’s unique storytelling style.
B
Shakespeare’s plays have captured the attention and admiration of people from all over the world for centuries.
C
The popularity of Shakespeare’s work has risen and fallen over the centuries, depending on which famous actors perform the plays.
D
While Shakespeare is still taught in schools, his plays and poetry are considered old-fashioned and are no longer interesting to modern audiences.

Read these sentences from the first section of the article. because of this novel characteristic which singles out washington from other cities, coupled with the fact that the trees are now in full splendor, a short history of their appearance in the capital city is of interest. the first cherry trees were planted in washington by mrs. taft's request on april 4, 1909, just a month after she first made her home in the white house. what is the most likely reason why cobb includes these sentences in the first section? a- to establish himself as a credible authority on the topic of cherry trees b- to state the central idea and begin the narrative of how the trees arrived in washington, d. c. c- to create a sensory image for readers who are not familiar with cherry trees d- to build suspense as to how so many cherry trees arrived in washington, d. c.