Context clues are hints that the author gives you in the story. Sometimes they help define difficult words by giving hints in the text.
Answer: Because they're scared of showing weakness
Explanation: Now this one may seem a bit out og the ball park but when I was in school, people just always stuck with a certain crowd. Everytime they weren't with the rest, their weaknesses would show.
Indirect Characterization
2=d
3=b
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5=c
6=d
7=a
8=a
9=b
I hope they are correct