The gerund phrase is used as B. predicate nominative (:
1. A
2. D
i’m pretty sure these are the answers but i’m sorry in advance if their wrong
The article provided all the information needed in the first sentence so that people would have the knowledge necessary to understand the story being told in the article.
Farce is the correct answer I believe. Hope it helps
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<span>C.casual observer who has the authority to tell the story</span>