A metaphor could be decease
Answer: They don't want to be exposed
Explanation:
sometimes an adult might feel like they are in the wrong so they attempt to lie with the purpose of convincing the other side that they are correct.
<span>After arguing (Gerund) with the captain of his vessel, Selkirk demanded(verb) to be left ashore on the isle of Juan Fernandez in the Pacific Ocean.
2. Selkirk had(Action verb) with him only his rifle, powder, ammunition, some Tobacco, a knife, a bible, a few other books, and some mathematical instruments. He was(Linking Verb) expecting(Action Verb) a short stay
3. But no one came(Action Verb). Living on the island was(lv) terrible at first. He was(LV) afraid(AV) to leave(inf. not a verb.) the beach in case an English ship should(lv) pass (av)
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You are correct tho it’s bit confusing because I would need to read the text hope I helped ;)
