As for this problem concerning about a transition between sentences and paragraphs, the most probable and most likely to be the answer out of the options presented would be the third one which is a bridge.
A transition serves as a bridge between sentences and paragraphs. Though they create a divide between them, these transitions do not necessarily indicate that the divide is to cause to present that the two aren't connected to each other. A summary and introduction wouldn't do since a transition functions more and effectively between sentences and paragraphs.
A comparative adjective is used when we compare and contrast two different objects. The adjective is either connected with the suffix -er, or add the word more. From the given sentence above, the comparative adjective used is "more forceful". The comparison is between the mighty water spirit and any creature of land or sea.
Your correct answer would be "They could barely look at Neto and Jesse as they explained that they loved football too much to give it up." This part in the excerpt explain's how Neto feel's about his fan's. He could tell that they didn't really care much about the football team. Hope it helps. :-)
Answer: reciprocal determinism
Explanation: i.e reciprocate . vice versa
To retaliate . Reciprocate
Id have to say d I hope that helps if not sorry