You have to do two rounds of close up reading and it depends on genre too
The controlling idea contains your opinion about the topic. It shows what direction you are going to take in writing about the topic. It helps the reader understand your purpose for writing the paragraph or essay.
1. the father shows his son that living in harmony is essential to survive
Answer:
i think he might mean that he is happy with what he has in life.
Explanation:
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