Question

supporting details can do all of the following except A. explain how to make or do something B. introduce the main idea. C. describe a person, place, or thing D. support a point of view or opinion.

Answer 1

Supporting details cannot introduce the main idea. This is because supporting details are supposed to support the main idea that was previously stated.

Answer 2

Answer;
Supporting details can do all of the following except introducing the main idea.

Step-by-step explanation;
Supporting details or points are elements of a speech that help the speakers to substantiate or prove a thesis with examples, narratives, facts, or statistics.
These details are the facts, statements, examples-specifics which guide us to a full understanding the main idea. They explain, clarify, explain, expand illustrate and describe the main idea.