Which idea does the author introduce first? A the fact that the brothers are better known for folktales. B the brothers founding of the german dictionary in 1854. C the brothers ability to overcome difficulties to succeed as scholars D the role that philology played in the brothers research skills.

The brothers' ability to overcome difficulties to succeed as scholars.

The excerpt begins by informing us of the difficult personal problems and the meager financial support that the brothers faced from 1805 to 1812. It also highlights that, despite these problems, the brothers were able to prove themselves as innovative scholars in the field of German philology. Therefore, the first idea that the author introduces is the brothers' ability to overcome difficulties to succeed as scholars.

The brothers' ability to overcome difficulties to succeed as scholars.

Explanation:

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the author is intending to draw attention to the plight of refugees, editorial and biography support this. both workpieces make the reader empathize with enrique as well as with the other young migrants from central america. the writer, however, is using a different approach to each text.

the editorial includes strong words to persuade readers. he is trying hard to convince readers in the us to change its refugee approach.

the biography relies on narrative techniques and figurative language which the writer uses wisely in the setting, characterization, and personification to educate readers on the topic.

"the sandy walls seemed to collapse in on themselves"

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"the bloodshot waters seemed to have no bottom"