Question

Read these sentences from the first section of the article.

Because of this novel characteristic which singles out Washington from other cities, coupled with the fact that the trees are now in full splendor, a short history of their appearance in the capital city is of interest. The first cherry trees were planted in Washington by Mrs. Taft's request on April 4, 1909, just a month after she first made her home in the White House.

What is the most likely reason why Cobb includes these sentences in the first section?


to create a sensory image for readers who are not familiar with cherry trees

to state the central idea and begin the narrative of how the trees arrived in Washington, D.C.

to establish himself as a credible authority on the topic of cherry trees

to build suspense as to how so many cherry trees arrived in Washington, D.C.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. To state the central idea and begin the narrative of how the trees arrived in Washington, D.C.

Step-by-step explanation

The text introduces the story of how the trees came to Washington, referring to Ms. Taft's taste for cherry trees, noting that she was the one who started this trend once she settled in the White House as the author mentioned saying "The first cherry trees were planted in Washington by Mrs. Taft's request on April 4, 1909" and from there began this trend. characteristic of Washington. According to the above, the correct answer is B. To state the central idea and begin the narrative of how the trees arrived in Washington, D.C. Because, this paragraph established the general context and focus of the story.