D-Writers usually wrote prose that was precise, effortless, and witty
        
                    
             
        
        
        
I can tell you the first one is " last year I could sing very well" not sure about the others I'm so sorry ( maybe its right )
        
             
        
        
        
Slavery has crushed African Americans’ will to resist and overcome discriminatory practices. I think I am wrong through
        
                    
             
        
        
        
Answer:
1: Zaroff was getting bored of his hunting, therefore he wanted a brand new experience against a smarter prey
2: The creation of weapons, traps, and hunting tactics.
Hope this helps.