Question

What is the central idea of this excerpt? the sun and stars are lovelier than jewels and shine just as bright. even fine cloth is made from the thread of simple sheeps wool. gold is a big pile of metal and should not give anyone more power. utopians are surprised by the great value placed on jewels, cloth, and gold?

Answer 1

utopians are surprised by the great value placed on jewels, cloth, and gold stated by the supporting details.

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Answer 2

The main idea or the central idea of the paragraph must encompass all the ideas. In this case, the central idea is: utopians are surprised by the great value placed on jewels, cloth, and gold stated by the supporting details.

That is why the rest of the sentences talk about the value of jewels, cloth and gold to support the main thought.