On page 1 of the story, how do the first two paragraphs function in the overall structure of
the text?

as an approach that reveals the narrator's key
motivations
as a backstory that explains events before the
current plot
as a foreshadowing for the way the landlady will
behave
as an introduction for the narrator's main conflict

Of all the attributes essential to a respected man or woman or to a respected nation, the predominant characteristic is self-discipline. laws cannot be made compelling people to suppress their desire for power or position. no method of legislating such wisdom exists. as free people, we must face a choice between two types of discipline. one is the self-discipline that is still open to us—the kind that free people and free nations exercise when they select the executives, lawmakers, and judges who will govern them and assure their protection and well-being. the second is a cold-blooded, ill-intentioned, form of discipline that may be thrust upon us by strangers—the discipline of force, terrorism, suspicion, and intimidation—the discipline used in totalitarian regimes.does every sentence following the first in some way support the theme?

Rea is fascinated by the cuisine of a certain country. therefore, she has bought some olives, dates, and figs. she plans to use these ingredients to cook lamb and poultry stews in the country’s classic earthenware, called a tagine. which type of cuisine does rea seem to enjoy? a. italian b. spanish c. chinese d. moroccan e. indian

Cuvinte care au sens comun cu cuvantul zapada