What information about New York City will most help readers make a connection to understand the significance of this line? A.The knowledge that Broadway was originally called Broad Way because of its width.

B.The knowledge that broadway is the longest street in New York.

C.The knowledge that Times Square is on Broadway.

The knowledge that Broadway is famous for musical theater

Explanation:

Your options aren't complete. The last option which is D is "The knowledge that Broadway is famous for musical theater"

When one looks down at Broadway for an artwork, the information about New York City that will help readers to make a connection to understand the significance of this line is knowing that Broadway is famous for musical theater.

The answer to the question is reverence for the written word. The speaker here is praising the book and comparing its written strength as able to hold, "entire worlds of information and dreams, history and invention." The speaker is in awe of the power of the written word by use of such metaphor and has an overall reverence for it.