1. PART A: Which of the following best identifies a central
idea of the text?
A While stories are usually based on fiction, fears are
based on facts and allow us to adequately prepare for
threatening situations.
B Fears operate through the imagination much like
storytelling does, and we can learn from our fears
just as we can learn from stories
Because the human mind is naturally attracted to
dramatic narratives the most elaborate fears usually
draw the most attention
Basing decisions off of a fear or a story can have
disastrous consequences for ourselves and others, as
neither are based on fact.