Which statement best explains how the author develops
the central idea throughout the passage?
alvarez shows that the parades were embarrassing but
were not a serious matter.
alvarez shows that trujillo enjoyed it when people paid
attention to him
alvarez shows that refusing to obey trujillo's requests
could be dangerous
alvarez shows that women played an important part in
political

Alvarez shows that refusing to obey Trujillo's requests could be dangerous.

Option C.

Explanation:

The excerpt from "A genetics of Justice" by Julia Alvarez showed that if she did not obey to the rules and did not listen to what Trujillo said, it would not be good for her. She would not be able to do anything and would not be able to get her cedula stamped.

This could cost her, her dream of leaving the country and going abroad to study for the heart surgery. Because she would not be able to obtain her passport because of which she would not be able to go abroad. So it was very important for her to listen to Trujillo.

the purpose of the article is to tilt the reader’s opinion against food labeling for genetically engineered food. it presents expert opinion to support the claim that genetically engineered foods are safe and dismisses the opposing arguments."

did you ever get an answer? i'm on the same question : (