Question

Which sentence in this introduction paragraph most clearly gives background information?

(1) It's difficult to know when you should hold tight to your beliefs and when you should let them go. (2) You may wonder whether you will look weak if you change your mind. (3) In Sophocles's Greek tragedy Antigone, the characters must decide whether to stick to their beliefs or allow themselves to change. (4) By showing the audience what happens to each character, Sophocles shows the dangers of being stubborn.
A.
Sentence 3
B.
Sentence 2
C.
Sentence 4
D.
Sentence 1

Answer 1

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A. Sentence 3

The sentence "In Sophocles's Greek tragedy Antigone, the characters must decide whether to stick to their beliefs or allow themselves to change." in Sentence 3 most clearly gives background information, as it introduces the play and sets the stage for discussing the characters' decisions regarding their beliefs.

Answer 2

A. Sentence 3

Explanation:

Sentence 3, "In Sophocles's Greek tragedy Antigone, the characters must decide whether to stick to their beliefs or allow themselves to change," most clearly gives background information. This sentence introduces the reader to the discussion's context by mentioning the Greek tragedy "Antigone" by Sophocles and providing a brief overview of the central theme—the characters' dilemma of sticking to their beliefs or embracing change. It establishes the play and the thematic framework, serving as background information for the reader before delving into the essay's main points.