The 'falling action' and 'resolution' are two parts of the plot that the reader can read to understand the resolution. In the falling action, conflicting aspects of the story begin to resolve themselves and the reader can see if the plot has resolved. Also, the resolution follows the falling action and is the part in which the writer reveals and suggests the outcome to conflict.
This is a persuasion. Where he says "To attract new businesses to our shores, we need the fastest, most reliable ways to move people, goods, and information—from high-speed rail to high-speed Internet." he is stating the problem. Also where he says "I'm proposing that we redouble those efforts." he is prompting a solution to the problem. Overall he is stating the problem , giving the process and asking for you to help with the solution.
Answer:
1. b. ship
2. c. journey
3. for 1. they sailed (only ships sail) and 2. they traveled/sailed to somewhere else, "they sailed in the Atlantic" to "visit new places." And that's usually called a journey
4. a.
Clauses highly improve sentence structures. They can make the sentence sound a lot better to the tongue, and it even make the sentence easier to understand. I hope this helps! :)
I think it was c but I'm not 100% sure its been years since ive read the book
