PART A: Which statement identifies the central idea of the text? A
The president has many responsibilities but their highest priority is ensuring that the nation and its government are successful.
B
The president is the sole individual in charge of establishing and fostering positive relationships with nations around the world.
C
The president holds the highest office in America but their job is not as difficult as it seems because Congress and their Cabinet support them.
D
The president works directly with American citizens to create plans for Social Security, taxes, education, welfare programs, and legislation.

as you read the passage below, consider how dana gioia uses

evidence, such as facts or examples, to support claims.

reasoning to develop ideas and to connect claims and evidence.

stylistic or persuasive elements, such as word choice or appeals to emotion, to add power to the ideas expressed.

explanation:

in the quotation from passage, connie willis states that literature is a way for authors from the past to communicate with readers of today. we can read their stories, books, and other texts to learn lessons about life. willis refers to these lessons as messages “from beyond the grave.” willis has a favorable viewpoint about the timelessness of literature.