He is afraid his pursuers will catch them
The purpose of drawing conclusions is to READ FOR MEANING.
Reading for meaning involves understanding both the written and the implied information in a particular story. There is no way one can possibly draw correct conclusions if one doesn't understand what has been read.
Conclusions are drawn by using clues from the passage read to develop a reasonable judgement.
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"You are your own magician."
The above sentence contains <u>b. a metaphor.</u>
The statement, "You are your own magician." is a metaphor. It refers to the fact that you are able to control your own life. You are able to make "magic" in your everyday life due by simply trying. Putting effort in your life, actions, and thoughts will allow you to do anything you put your mind to.
Therefore, the statement is a metaphor.