How does the second paragraph develop the author’s thesis? The second paragraph-
A- provides a conclusion that contains a statement of the thesis
B- answers an introductory question with the thesis statement
C- explains why disagreements with the thesis are incorrect
D- provides a specific example in support of the thesis statement

What type of external conflict occurs in the excerpt from “stephen crane’s own story”? it was now that the first mate showed a sign of losing his grip. to us who were trying in all stages of competence and experience to launch the lifeboat he raged in all terms of fiery satire and hammerlike abuse. but the boat moved at last and swung down toward the water. a. person versus person b. person versus nature c. person versus society d. person versus self i think its either b or d.