(essential, crucial, required, needed, important) pick whichever one is in the parenthesis as i can’t see the text that you’re reading
I think number 1 is tacked because of the house
C. Both of these
A signal statement tells people that something important is coming so the listener or reader needs to pay close attention. The statement "keep in mind" signals to the reader that what comes next could be an important factor. The second statement "I want you to understand..." also signals to the reader or listener that what will follow is important for the reader to pay attention to.
This one is actually a good question. Well first, this is from the great gatsby. Fitzgerald was trying to give a balance view in the beginning of who the great gatsby was. And even the author, he lived a wonderful life that is why he related that into Caraway's character, having the same background as him.