Read the excerpt from "How the Grimm Brothers Saved the Fairy Tale." Though brusque and raw, the Grimms’ tales of the first edition still resonate with us today because they indicate how we can transform ourselves and our conditions to live in a better world. As philologists, collectors, translators, researchers, editors, and mediators, the Grimms worked in the hope that their tales would benefit us in unimaginable ways, and, indeed, it is this hope that can still be felt when we read and listen to their tales. Which statement best explains the structure of this passage?
Answer
A
This passage restates the thesis that the first edition is influential.
B
This passage provides text evidence for the changes from the first edition.
C
This passage provides supporting details for the Grimms' reason for collecting tales.
D
This passage compares and contrasts the first edition with the final edition.
Explanation
The passage explains that the Grimms collected, edited, and shared tales because they hoped the stories would benefit people and help them create a better world. These details support the Grimms’ reason for collecting the tales, so D is best. The passage does mention the first edition’s influence, but its main purpose here is to explain the purpose behind the Grimms’ work.
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