Of the following, which are the essential elements of a strong introduction in a college entrance essay? A. Engaging writing and a clear central thesis
B. At least two premises and a conclusion
C. A thesis and a summery of the main arguments
D. A statement on who you are and what you plan to study

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. nice town, y'know what i mean? nobody very remarkable ever come out of it, s'far as we know. the earliest tombstones in the cemetery up there on the mountain say 1670-1680-they're grovers and cartwrights and gibbses and herseys-same names as are around here now. in at least one hundred words, discuss the significance of the stage manager's narration in our town. analyze the text in terms of its tone, word choice, and meaning. what purpose does this narration serve in the play?