write a story which include "i was surrounded by many important people but no one that i knew" 350 words​

Santiago said, “a man can be destroyed but not defeated.” in essence he says that a. defeat is likely when you sail alone. b. man can face defeat so it is important to learn from your mistakes and be prepared. c. sharks can always defeat man unless man is well prepared. d. man can be hurt and even destroyed but still have the ability to control how it is viewed.

Shauna wants to use facts from a government website in her speech. which element is she adding to her speech? a. background information b. narrative c. evidence d. commentary e. theme

How does this comparison reinforce what powell is trying to say in this paragraph