Answer:
They are necessary just to make readers understand the story.
"...clean as a new pin.." (84)
-describes the kitchens in Hispaniola and how clean they are.
"...a lion's nothing along Long John!" (84)
-describes LJS as being fierce.
"...like a fish out of water..." (43)
-describes an awkward situation.
Answer:
Topic sentence, supporting details, concluding statement.
Explanation:
Firstly, everyone should know what you're talking about before you extend on it, so topic sentence should come first.
Then, you want to defend that statement you just made, so you give supporting details.
Lastly, conclude literally comes from the Latin root meaning "to finish, or end", so it should come last!! Hope this is helpful :)
1) a
2)d
3)a
4)c
5)c
6)d
7)c
8)a
9)c
10)b
11)b
12)b
13)d
14)c
15)c
16)b