4.

How does paragraph 9 contribute to the development of ideas in the text?

A It stresses how important video games are to Max.

B. It proves that Max is indeed addicted to video games.

C. It shows how negatively video games impact children.

D.

It emphasizes the importance of children spending time outside.

common lit story: how video games are getting inside ur head - And wallet

A It stresses how important video games are to Max.

Explanation:

"How Video Games are Getting Inside Our Head - And Wallet" is an informational text by Steve Henn about the dangers of the online games that children get addicted to. In this text, Henn provides instances and opinions on how these virtual games have become the new normal for kids while the developers influence them to do more than just play the games.

Paragraph 9 of the text is where Max's mom, Vanessa Kelmon reveals her failed attempt to entice her son to go outside and play tennis or golf. But that only made him cry, which shows that he prefers these games over the healthier outdoor games. This paragraph shows how Max prioritizes these video games, signifying the importance of these games over all else.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.