Maybe you should read the book?
Answer:
The second to last question is :
It means "prefer" or "better"
Explanation:
The last question is :
He asks for us not to engage on war so we don't persih and suffer.
Answer:
i think it is personification...
Explanation:
the sentence says, "a steady tapping *reached* otis's ears"
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