16) What effect is accomplished by the author's choice to begin the story
with this paragraph?
It introduces the reader to the entire cast of
characters who will appear in the story.
B)
It introduces the reader to the character of Crocodile,
and emphasizes his particular importance in the story.
It introduces the natural setting of the story in great
detail
D)
It showcases the Crocodile's essential lack of
authority and control,

What does the word precocious mean in this sentence

In "tell me, o swan, your ancient tale," to what does the land where no doubt nor sorrow have rule refer? nature heaven the promised land an imaginary country

Answer quick 20 points how does penny baxter's view of the forresters differ from that of ma baxter's view after fodder-wing's death? a. penny views the forresters as foolish people, while ma baxter views them as heroes. b. penny is angry with the forresters, while ma baxter feels a connection to them. c. penny sees the forresters as criminals, while ma baxter thinks they are victims. d. penny feels sympathy for the forresters' loss, while ma baxter shows no respect for their loss.