What is the central idea presented in the introduction to the way to rainy mountain as suggested through this passage: "although my grandmother lived out her long life in the shadow of rainy mountain, the immense landscape of the continental interior lay like memory in her blood" (momaday 7). a) the kiowa people and their history are closely linked to the land across which they journeyed. b) the legend of the kiowa people’s origins is that they came through a hollow log into the world. c) the journey of the kiowa people brought only hardship and suffering. d) the destiny of the kiowa people lay in their own hands.

"D) The destiny of the Kiowa people lay in their own hands".

Explanation:

The "central idea" presented in the introduction of the "Way to rainy mountain" as suggested in the passage is that the destiny of the "Kiowa people" lay in their own hands. The Kiowa people are the mysterious kind of the people known as the "tribe of the hunters" who came from the "mountains" of "western mountain". They are able to control the happenings in their life by choosing the place to live on this earth. Their "lifestyle" is different from that of others.

the following key ideas correctly express the key sentence.

restate key idea: most people can learn to swim in ten short lessons.

restate key idea: the majority of water-accident victims require mouth-to-mouth breathing.

restate key idea: an empty, tightly closed gallon jug will support a tired swimmer.  

restate key idea: first aid is to prevent accidents as well as assist in rescue.

explanation: the key idea needs to have the same topic as the key sentence (drowning and safety).

c. to understand which information will best persuade your readers. (apex) correct answer.