It’s nature, like the weather in the extract, such as ‘bitterly hard weather’ and ‘the Earth was like iron’. Hope this helps!
Taking notes while she writes
Direct quotation because its directly from the text
<span>semantic fallacy
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A “slam dunk” argument is likely the product of a fallacious syllogism. The word “slam dunk” has actually originated from the basketball games. This word is used to show people a forceful move in the game of basketball. The player puts the ball in the basket with full power and force. It is often considered a dramatic shot in the game. In literary sense, the word can be used to express violent actions as well. It can also be used to describe a vicious fight among individuals. <span> </span>