The Story Behind Your Dreams
By Ben Slivnick 2018

How does the author’s discussion of Paul McCartney and Rene’ Descartes contribute to the development of ideas in the text (paragraphs 8-9)?
A. it shows how new and influential ideas can come across from dreams.
B. it proves that intelligent people tend to have more complex dreams.
C. it demonstrates the importance of trying to understand our dreams.
D. it supports the theory that your brain is organizing information as you sleep.

Ben Slivnick's "The Story Behind Your Dreams" argues about the origin and causes of why people dream. Are dreams a vision or mere memories that our subconscious mind plays in our thoughts?

Arguing on how many theorists believe in the importance of one's dreams and how they are connected with one's memories, Slivnick delves into how dreams are an essential part of our lives. He presents an example of how Paul McCartney and Rene Descartes are some famous people who have got inspirations or were influenced by what they saw in their dreams. And by taking these personas as examples, the author presents how dreams can help influence a person in developing new ideas.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.