Instructions: select the correct answer.which topic sentence best applies to this passage? ballet is a difficult art to learn. this dance form requires great flexibility and body strength. in addition, the dancer must memorize each and every movement of the performance. a choreographer creates the ballet steps and a dancer learn them. ballet includes several types, such as french, italian, and russian ballet. an example of traditional ballet is the stabat mater, where the dancers move in a way that shows sadness.a.) ballet goes against traditional notions of dance and focuses more on expressing emotions.
b.) ballet is a form of dance performed in france, italy, and russia.
c.) ballet is a performance dance that requires great skill and dedication.
d.) ballet is a contemporary form of dance that narrates a scene or a story.

I’m american society, romantic love is considered the main reason for people to marry. on the other hand, in some societies, romantic love is considered a form of obsession or madness. in fact, even in many societies where “true love” is not considered a form of insanity, arranged marriages are still the norm. for example, in many cultures it’s believed that marriage is basically an economic arrangement. thus, a farmer needs a wife to both bear children and to share the farm work while raising new “hands” as additional farm labor. in other societies marriage is mainly about cementing connections between families. indeed, most trust, loyalty, and mutual obligations between privileged and powerful families. what is the main idea in this paragraph? a. arranged marriages are more practical then those on romantic love. b. marriage is usually a family affair. c. true love is a sound basis for marriage. d. different societies have different ideas about the purpose of marriage.