At the beginning of the novel swiss family robinson, why does the family search for the sailors?

a. they know the sailors have the only good boat.

b. they are worried that the sailors might be hungry and thirsty.

c. they believe the sailors have things the family might need.

d. they want to take revenge on the sailors.

Which best explains this excerpt’s purpose in the novel’s plot structure? the excerpt creates conflict between characters as part of the rising action. the excerpt provides background information on a character as part of the exposition. the excerpt returns a character to equilibrium as part of the falling action. the excerpt is the point of greatest tension and acts as the climax.

The tankers are so large how did some crew members get from one point to another while on board

Question 3 of 10 2 points read the passage below: spring is a wonderful time of year. green buds poking through the damp soil and flower petals wafting in the wind are sure signs that the weather is changing. which of the following words and phrases represent examples of imagery? o a. "weather is changing" o b. "spring is a wonderful time" o c. "green buds" and "flower petals o d. "time of year" and "are sure signs slomit