2. How does paragraph 1 contribute to the development of
ideas in the text?
A. It captures the reader's attention by making the
topic of the text seem relatable to the experience of the
reader.
OB. It summarizes the central idea of the text: that
poets should avoid constructing complicated plot lines
when crafting a work of tragedy.
OC. It introduces the purpose of the subsequent
paragraphs: to advise writers on the components of an
ideal tragedy.
OD. It summarizes central ideas relating to how poets
construct plot as described in earlier parts of the book
(not included in this excerpt).