Answer:
A. Skills were needed
Explanation:
Because we know arsenals mean "an array of resources available for a certain purpose" so when you read that paragraph to play hockey you need skills as well as talent to make it to the NHL. So A. is the best choice.
This would be diction. Diction, by definition, the choice and use of words and phrases in a speech or writing. The authors diction determines the tone or mood of the story. For example, if the author described something as being depressing or something like that, it would be a lot more effective and more intense than just sad. I couldn't really come up with a better example than that lol but I hope this helps!
Answer:
The book divergent follows a girl named Beatrice "Tris" as she explores her identity in a community that defines people by their personalities and jobs that are related to the five factions (Dauntless - Amity - Erudite - Abnegation - Candor). Theis factions stop people from bieng different or independent and they certainly choose people's lifestyles and personalities. Tris tries to stop this and give freedom to all people with help from her beloved Tobias Eaton "Four".
Answer:
Another girl is competing with her for the attention of a boy
Explanation:
In Hamadi, Susan's friend Tracy is upset because she is competing with a other girl to have the attention of a boy she likes.
Tracy is upset and Hamedi tries to comfort her to make her feel better, even though she is a total stranger to him.