Read the excerpt from the story, "Never Say Never." Last week, his lifetime of confidence collided with catastrophe, and his confidence vanished. How does this statement help develop the plot? It helps to explain why Carlos won't go back to the mall. It foreshadows that Carlos will quit the talent show. It explains why Carlos had trouble singing at the mall. It introduces a flashback that explains Carlos's conflict.

Read the excerpt from the iroquois constitution. all lords of the five nations confederacy must be honest in all things. . it shall be a serious wrong for anyone to lead a lord into trivial affairs, for the people must ever hold their lords high in estimation out of respect to their honorable positions. what is the main idea of this excerpt? members of the five nations confederacy should know how to show respect to their lords. the lords of the five nations confederacy hold high-ranking positions. the people of the five nations confederacy deserve respect and should be held in high esteem. the lords of the five nations confederacy should act honorably and be revered.