How is the author's purpose conveyed in the Newsela article "Storytelling and Cultural Traditions"? A. The author tells how West African countries gather around a fire to hear stories from the older family members.

B. The author uses expressive language and quotes from several countries' stories to delight the reader.

C. The author describes how the roles of men and women as storytellers have changed throughout history.

D. The author shares detailed facts from five cultures that pass down their history and culture through stories.

Which text evidence from the passage supports the theme that even nonliving things contain a life force? select two options.it was close and dry and dusty in the house of the gods.” “i have said the magic was gone but that is not true—it had gone from the magic things but it had not gone from the place.” “i felt the spirits about me, weighing upon me.” “nor had i ever slept in a dead place before—and yet, tonight, i must sleep there.” “when i thought of it, my tongue felt dry in my throat, in spite of my wish for knowledge.” “almost i would have gone down again and faced the dogs, but i did not.”