Answer:
Nelle Harper Lee
Explanation:
The excerpt is by Nelle Harper Lee, the American novelist very famous for her novel <em>To Kill A Mockingbird</em> written in 1960. This dialog is spoken by Miss Maudie when the narrator tells us what Atticus told was the sin, and Miss Maudie explains why it is a sin to kill a mockingbird.
Answer:
The author's purpose is to show that you are responsible for success or failure in your own life.
Explanation:
The author shows that the work we do and the way we develop it is responsible for our success or failure in the activities we participate in. The author affirms that this is a good thing, because you will not depend on the actions of other people to influence your life, you will have to strive for your own success and if you fail you will only have yourself to blame, but this "guilt", allows you to fix your mistake and move on.
Can you shorten the question a little bit shorter please if you can.
Answer: I believe it would be definition 1
I apologize in advance if it’s wrong I can’t see the text clearly, but I hope it helps to some extent!