Answer:
I believe the one you selected (B) is correct.
Explanation:
It shows how long it took to easily kindle a fire and how hard this was.
I'm in AP lang and I would say an argumentative because you have create a counter claim which needs a lot of evidence
I think that is the anwser I hope this helps you
1.
to delay, stop, or guard against beforehand
2.
to anticipate
a.
to prevent or hinder sales at (a market, etc) by buying up merchandise in advance, etc
b.
to buy up (merchandise) for profitable resale