"it was a nest of octopi clustering up great arms" what does he convey question 9

B. The jungle is dense and trees are wound together.

Explanation:

It's gotta be that one because A, C, and D don't seem correct. The author uses a metaphor, comparing the clustering plants to octopi arms.

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answer: inference

explanation:

an inference can be understood as a conclusion to which a person is able to get based on reasoning. it is the same as a deduction, a guess, an assumption.   in the sentence presented, the conjunction "but" gives the readers an idea of contrast, and, therefore, allows them to induce that despite the opponent's characteristics, andrea had something different that made her win.