Which statement best expresses why the author most likely includes the last paragraph in this excerpt? A.
to create a sense of tension about Maggie’s decision to leave home
B.
to create a sense of tension regarding Maggie’s need for gas
C.
to create conflict between Maggie and her friends at home
D.
to create conflict between the gas station attendant and Maggie

Read this excerpt from tim o’brien‘s “ambush” “i had already pulled the pin on a grenade. i had come to a crouch” which literary device is most clearly shown in this excerpt?

The overwhelming majority of the peoples and nations of the world today want to live in peace

Read the excerpt from "the most dangerous game." again rainsford lifted the heavy knocker, and let it fall. the door opened then, opened as suddenly as if it were on a spring, and rainsford stood blinking in the river of glaring gold light that poured out. the first thing rainsford's eyes discerned was the largest man rainsford had ever seen—a gigantic creature, solidly made and black bearded to the waist. in his hand the man held a long-barreled revolver, and he was pointing it straight at rainsford's heart. the details of this excerpt show that rainsford sees ivan as a(n) individual.