Is this paragraph’s main idea stated or implied?
contrary to what many people think, the sun is actually closer to earth during a northern hemisphere winter. earth’s orbit is an elliptical—or slightly oval—path around the sun. in early january, earth reaches its closest point to the sun, called the perihelion. at this time, earth is about 147 million kilometers from the sun. the farthest point on earth’s orbit of the sun is called the aphelion. at this time, earth is about 152 million kilometers from the sun.
so is it
a implied
b stated

Lauses unnecessary to the meanings of the words modified demonstrative 2. clauses necessary to the meanings of the words modified relative 3. words for which pronouns stand intensive 4. a pronoun ending in -self and referring to the previously used noun or pronoun nonrestrictive clauses 5. a pronoun ending in -self and used for emphasis restrictive clauses 6. pronouns that ask questions indefinite pronouns 7. pronouns that point out to whom or to what the speaker is referring reflexive 8. everyone, nobody, and something are examples antecedents 9. pronouns introducing adjective or noun clauses interrogative 10. i, you, him, mine, and their are examples personal pronouns

In these frames, the author emphasize the challenges lqbal faced by showing

1. at the conclusion of chapter 13, the monster realizes that he has none of the qualities or possessions that human beings value, and so he worries the he will be forever miserable. he says, “oh, that i had for ever remained in my native wood, nor known nor felt beyond the sensations of hunger, thirst, and heat! ” this statement recalls one made by victor frankenstein in chapter 10: “if our impulses were confined to hunger, thirst, and desire, we might nearly be free; but now we are moved by every wind that blows, and a chance word or scene that that word may convey to us.” questions: what do these two statements suggest about the impact of knowledge? how do the statements affect the way readers view the monster and victor?