Read the paragraph from “Joy Harjo Is the First Native American Poet Laureate.” She is known for books of poetry such as "The Woman Who Fell From the Sky" and "In Mad Love and War." She has a forceful, personal style in her writing. She draws upon the natural and spiritual world. Her previous awards include the PEN Open Book Award and the Wallace Stevens Award for lifetime achievement. Earlier this year, she was awarded the Jackson Prize.

How does this paragraph contribute to the development of ideas in the passage?

It describes the reasons why Harjo decided to become a poet.

It connects Harjo's writing style to the things that influence her.

It explains why Harjo wanted to become a poet laureate.