If you mean they should actually be a part of it with them in it, no. but if you mean interacting with them like questions, then yes! hope i could help =)
Assuming your options are <em>infinitives, repetition, adjectives, and punctuation, </em>the correct answer is infinitives.
The answer is rather simple when you think about it - there are no infinitives in this passage, so obviously they cannot contribute to any mood. There are repetitions (the word fog is constantly being repeated), there are a lot of adjectives, and some punctuation marks - all of which contribute to the dreariness of this excerpt.
I would say that they're comparing the situation that they're in to a leaking boat.
It’s D. All of the choices! :)
The topic best relates to the theme developed in this passage is The pursuit of knowledge.
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An excerpt refers to words, statement, phrases that is extracted from literature which has meaning.
Therefore, The topic best relates to the theme developed in this passage is The pursuit of knowledge.
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