Question

Which selection from the story BEST supports the central idea that it is important to preserve history?

O The people buried here didn't have many visitors anymore, the most recent year on any gravestone was 1850.
O It was never really a castle, and we knew it, but there was something exciting about imagining that it was.
O For a while, it was considered a dilapidated eyesore by many, and at one point, we were afraid it would be demolished - I was relieved when the town's historical society finally started paying attention.
O I thought I followed Louise's voice but found myself in what must have been the parlor, face to face with a portrait of a young woman hanging above the fireplace mantle.

Answer 1

The passage expressing relief when a historical society begins to preserve a dilapidated building best supports the importance of preserving history. The selection that best supports is "For a while, it was considered a dilapidated eyesore by many, and at one point, we were afraid it would be demolished - I was relieved when the town's historical society finally started paying attention.".

Step-by-step explanation:

The selection that best supports the central idea that it is important to preserve history is "For a while, it was considered a dilapidated eyesore by many, and at one point, we were afraid it would be demolished - I was relieved when the town's historical society finally started paying attention." This passage speaks directly to the concept of valuing and preserving historical structures and places, indicating a community's recognition of the importance of its history and the steps taken to ensure its continuity. This is further emphasized by the relief expressed when the historical society intervenes, demonstrating an active commitment to preservation.