What is most likely to be the author's purpose in the following statement?
it might be nice to get a little sleep sometime this week.
a. to illustrate a contradiction in a humorous way
b. to exaggerate an idea to make a point
c. to express a strong feeling by making it seem insignificant
d. to poke fun at a situation by comparing it to something else

Which statement best paraphrases these sentences from the text

Time is not always change. time can also mean continuity, and it can mean keeping acknowledged truths in mind despite differences in circumstances. there is no better example of this in things fall apart than the retellings of the proverb about the bird named eneke, the language in both retellings is almost identical despite the length of time that has passed between their repetitions. in comparing the usages of the same proverb, achebe allows his readers to note the similarities and differences between the situations, and he them understand how this story can be applied to their own lives.

Answer 3 and 5 for brainliest. i don’t have a link for #3 sadly.