Answer:
When making a thesis statement you want to grab the readers' attention.
Explanation:
You need to make it so that it gives a little bit about the story so that the reader will want to read it
D because the sentence in the quote is a complete thought and ends with a "?"
Unlike A & B the sentence is divided between linking verbs.
Answer:
The thrush told him
Explanation:
The thrush is speaking. This is the culmination of Bilbo's recollection in a previous chapter. The thrush notifies bard of Smaug's weakness, thus helping him take down Smaug.
The divine had direct authority from god.
