Question

Hiddenite is a pale green gemstone that was first discovered in North Carolina in 1879.

The community in which hiddenite was found, called White Plains at the time, is near
Stony Point in Alexander County. White Plains has since been formed into a town named
Hiddenite. The gemstone takes its name from William Earl Hidden, a mineralogist hired
by Thomas Edison to search the area for platinum. He did not find platinum, but he did
send a piece of the unknown mineral to a skilled chemist. The chemist eventually
identified the gemstone as a type of crystal and named the new discovery after the man
who sent him the sample.

What does paragraph 1 emphasize about Lester B. Pearson?
A that he is not fully understood for the impact he had on the country
B that he is well known for all of his achievements for the country
C that he served the country in many different roles
D that he utilized unique people to serve the country

Answer 1

Paragraph 1 emphasizes the following about Lester B. Pearson C that he served the country in many different roles

What is the emphasis?

The emphasis is on the fact that Lester B. Pearson served the country in many different roles. In this case, he delivers a rare gem to a chemist who made important discoveries about the gemstone.

So, the man, Lester Pearson served his country in very different capacities. He was an academician, and leader and he played a vital role in the discovery of precious stones like the one above.