The statement that most directly expresses the author's thesis in the passage is:
- A. ''Real excellence often comes unheralded and from unexpected quarters.''  (paragraph 1, sentence 5)
<h3>What is a Thesis?</h3>
It is a document submitted in support of an academic degree which declares what one believes in and what one intends to prove. 
Therefore, based on the Paragraph 1 and sentence 5, the Author of the thesis expressed that real excellence comes from unexpected places.
 
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Answer:
Sarita asked if they are students.
 
        
             
        
        
        
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9) I believe this is a metaphor.
10) Fireworks and the moon, I believe.
Explanation:
I'm not positive with my answers, but I believe these are correct.
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Mostly kinetic messt when all the oeoolle are likey to be
        
                    
             
        
        
        
there will be a greater share of honor for the surviving men