Read the passage.

a glass harmonica was invented by benjamin franklin and is known as the franklin harmonica. it consists of glass bowls of varying sizes filled with different amounts of water. this instrument was popular in the 1800s.

which detail is least relevant to someone researching benjamin franklin’s genius?

When analyzing a text, and trying to decide what information is relevant and which information is definitely not necessary to gather the main message of the writer, it is important to always first understand the purpose of the writer and then identify that information that, if it were taken away, would not damage the message being given. In this case, we are being asked about the details that allow us to understand the genius of Benjamin Franklin, and the passage gives us the information that he was considered a genius because he invented a harmonica that is made out of glass. Moreover, and more magnificent of all, is the description of how it works, because it gives the reader the image of how great, or not so great, the invention may be when compared to others. So, the first portion, "A glass harmonica was invented by Benjamin Franklin and is known as the Franklin harmonica" is necessary information because it allows the reader to know what the person is being mentioned for. The second part, the detailed description of the invention is also necessary. But the time during which the invention was used is not necessary information because it does not add or substract from the fact that the invention of this man was genius and that he, himself, was a genius. Therefore, the unnecessary detail is: "This instrument was popular in the 1800´s".

climax

after following, but not really , the young hunter on his search for the heron, sylvia slips out of bed alone in the middle of the night to find the heron for herself. perched at the top of a gigantic pine tree, sylvia spots the heron, and its nest, in a dead hemlock tree across the way. the following morning she returns home to find her grandmother and the hunter waiting for her at the door. in the moment when she plans to tell the hunter where to find the heron, she suddenly decides to protect the heron and remain silent; even the promise of much needed money does not sway her.

explanation:

in the shadow of war