What does the word transfixed mean in the context of this paragraph? fascinated crying helpless laughing

Which excerpt from initiation is the best example of an internal conflict

Whats the importance of gaining a general understanding of and interpretation of the work of literature. explain what the importance is to me

Direct characterization includes select all that apply. statements by the author about a character's personality statements by the author about a character's appearance statements by the author about what a character is like statements by the character about what they hate