Answer:
How does this excerpt support the main conflict of the story?
It illustrates the challenges of understanding a new language and culture.
This is an example of an anecdote because the writer narrates their own experience.
Answer:
Am I dreaming?
It's quiet, though it crashes.
The silence of the tide.
They fly over it, but what do they see?
Do they feel calm? -- they see eternity.
The color of the tide.
Why must you feel afraid?
It's easy, see?
I can hear myself breathe,
I have no more responsibility.
The crashing of the tide.
I hope this helps! I just made it up myself.