PLS HELP asap!! will mark brainliest if you’ve read the story “ flies and spiders “ chapter 8 excerpt
answer these questions

question 1. what is the meaning of the word state as it is used in paragraph 7

a. territory
b. stage
c. condition
d. composition

question 2. what is the authors purpose for ordering the events as he does in paragraph 7

a. it advances the plot in the passage

b. it creates a heightened moment of suspense

c. It reveals the different perspectives of the characters.

d. it emphasizes the impact the forest has on the characters

Which character in this excerpt is in conflict with society, and why? joe summers is in conflict with society because he is joking with the villagers. old man warner is in conflict with society because he believes that young folks have crazy ideas. mrs. adams is in conflict with society because she says some villages have stopped holding lotteries. mr. adams is in conflict with society because he is standing with the villager who represents society's old ways.

In the space below, write a five-paragraph, 600-800 word persuasive essay arguing whether or not your chosen speech is effective in communicating its message, based on how it uses rhetorical strategies. include a clear thesis statement identifying whether, in your view, the speaker's argument is effective, based on his or her use of rhetorical strategies. explain why or why not. give your audience a sense of closure by providing a clear conclusion. throughout the essay, be sure to: use formal, objective language for an academic audience, connect your ideas using transitions that clearly tie together your ideas, base your argument on evidence from the text of the speech, and provide a clear conclusion about the speech's effectiveness.

Decide whether each quality belongs to odysseus, the cyclops, or both. then, sort the qualities into the correct categories