Which is not a controlling idea in the essay? a) average joggers eliminate b) international runners c) importance of tradition d) fräbel-designed crystal peach

The correct answer is D) Fräbel-designed cristal peach.

What is NOT a controlling idea in the essay is Fräbel-designed cristal peach.

We are referring to the essay “The Peachtree Road Race: A Race Like No Other” written by David Matterne.

The essay refers to the famous sports event The Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, Georgia, a running race where the best world-class runners compete. The author considers that the Peachtree Road race event is unique among other international tournaments in that it is run on the 4th of July, its tradition, and is the most competitive 10K in the world of running. But what is not a controlling idea in the essay is Fräbel-designed cristal peach.

the illustration   that would give a reader a clear understanding of the text is a picture of men constructing the frame of a building.the frame is made of iron bars. the text describes the job of blacksmiths'. these were very organised and they had different names: "the driver" and "the heater". the text describes the way in which these men worked ; they worked iron pieces as if they were playing a sport. in fact, the text wants to show the men's skills. the text also puts some emphasis on the use of '' rivets'' in construction. this kind of nails were not always used in the construction of manhattan.

some examples:

"and with an underhand toss he hurled the smoking rivet straight at the catcher, who caught it in mid-air in his catching can." men's skills

"when the driver was ready for a new " the emphasis on the rivet ( special nail used in construction).

" it against a beam to remove any cinders, and jammed it into the waiting hole. " the emphasis on the rivet.