Based on the given excerpt above from The Redeemed Captive by John Williams, the phrase from this excerpt that demonstrates a Puritan influence would be this: <span>"but I refused once and again; he told me he would dash out my brains with his hatchet if I refused." This phrase shows that they are very serious about people who believe and follow God. Hope this answer helps.</span>
The best answer to the question that is being stated above would be the sentence that is numbered one (1): 'When it comes to fiction, there are many genres'. The next sentences are only subtopics and only support the main idea that are lots of genres for fiction.
Yes you're answer (b) is correct. hope I helped. :)
