1.
PART A: Which of the following best identifies a central idea of the text?
A
While stories are usually based on fiction, fears are based on facts and allow us to adequately prepare for threatening situations.
B
Fears operate through the imagination much like storytelling does, and we can learn from our fears just as we can learn from stories.
C
Because the human mind is naturally attracted to dramatic narratives, the most elaborate fears usually draw the most attention.
D
Basing decisions off of a fear or a story can have disastrous consequences for ourselves and others, as neither are based on fact.
