Yes, because they wanted to stay friendly with both parties
D all of those would help
This is called the climax cause something surprising happened.
I believe a motif can contribute to, or become a theme when it gathers larger significance throughout a text. A theme is what you generally write about in a literary piece, so if you develop a metaphor further, it may come to denote a theme of a work.
Sit or stand attentively, responding with feedback when appropriate, watch your speaker, and maintain a quiet posture but also attentive