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D. It introduces the conflict
I would say that punctuation, ie a comma , would precede the block quotation to set it apart and then quotation marks would be used to show that it is a quotation, both at the beginning and end of the passage. Quotations are good to show exactly what the author quoted meant so there is no doubt and which can then be accurately commented on.
They begin bombarding the castle
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is this supposed to be a question or a statement?
Answer: The hearth refers to a fireplace, which is a traditional symbol of the home. The salamander is one of the official symbols of the firemen. They also refer to firetrucks as salamanders.
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