I'd say the answer is A) the fight between Beowulf and Grendel when Grendel loses his arm. Because that is the most important even in the first section of Beowulf, the most suspenseful and exciting part.
He's talking morals after abandoning his wife in a roadside diner.
He tells the anecdote of his mother because he thinks the boy is wrong for fleeing his mother. It's not ironic since Mr. Shiflet does it on purpose. Ironically, he is blaming himself for abandoning his mother, who was a divine gift. He recently left his wife at a diner. He should know better than to abandon people...
The sentence communicates a matter of fact tone so the answer would be " matter of fact"
In this passage,the writer gives the young boy useful advice to become a better man like being trustworthy,patient,forgiving or accomplishing his dreams,not surrendering even if he losses etc.So he shows ways to him to be beneficial to his society in a way.Cause the poem is very positive and uplifting.So the first answer is B.And the second answer is A .Cause as the poor kids increase,they have more tendency for theft,robbing, mugging etc.So crime rates increase as well.
Jing-Mei's mother feels that she is doing everything she can to provide opportunities for her daughter. When Jing-Mei through a temper tantrum about the piano lessons it upset her mother. Her mother felt that her daughter did not appreciate what she was trying to do for her.