In lines 15–18, the author uses a metaphor to show — that freedom is a desired state many people require to thrive

the importance of losing freedom so that it can flourish again

how freedom can be taken for granted by societies that have had it for a long time

when freedom is taken away, it must be reestablished once again

How can an author reveal move information about a character

Read this excerpt from i never had it made. "it's all that ought to count," he replied. "but it isn't. maybe one of these days it will be all that counts. that is one of the reasons i've got you here, robinson. if you're a good enough man, we can make this a start in the right direction. but let me tell you, it's going to take an awful lot of courage." he was back to the crossroads question that made me start to get angry minutes earlier. he asked it slowly and with great care. "have you got the guts to play the game no matter what happens? " "i think i can play the game, mr. rickey," i said. the next few minutes were tough. branch rickey had to make absolutely sure that i knew what i would face. beanballs would be thrown at me. i would be called the kind of names which would hurt and infuriate any man. i would be physically attacked. could i take all of this and control my temper, remain steadfastly loyal to our ultimate aim? which is the central idea of this excerpt?

Based on the excerpt, what is a reader most likely to infer about the toads? there are only a few toads. there are many toads. the toads are inside the car. the toads are dying.