Number 1 is <span>a
</span>I can't answer number 2 accurately without the passage, but I'm guessing it's b.
Good luck my bud.
Symbolism can elevate writing. Symbols can give words double meanings, both literal and figurative, and writers can say more with less. Symbolism can also be a sort of secret language between the writer and the reader. Specifically, symbolism can be used in the following ways: Symbols help you show without telling. Writers use symbolism to convey complex ideas without using a ton of words. Authors like to use symbolism in their work because it accomplishes the following: Helps readers visualize complex concepts and follow central themes Affords writers the chance to relate big ideas in an efficient, artful way
Answer:
Strapped
Explanation:
A linking verb is a verb that describes the subject by connecting it to a predicate adjective or predicate noun. It does not describe a direct action taken by the subject.