Answer:
noun: the substance or essence of a speech or text.
example: i got the gist of what the teacher was saying.
it basically just means the meaning behind the words
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The answer is C. "<span>This excerpt is part of the conflict resolution. It expresses the theme that animals are better prepared to survive nature’s elements than humans."</span>
The adjective is “approached”
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