What would be an example of foreshadowing in a story about a girl who breaks her leg trying to fly?

a. the narrator explains exactly how and why the girl will break her leg in the first sentence of the story.
b. the author begins the story on a bright, sunny day that seems perfect and beautiful.
c. the girl shrugs off a friend's warning that she is sure to get hurt if she keeps taking big risks.
d. the author shows that the girl feels internal conflict about her inability to fly like her friends.

What do you think inspires people to come up with great inventions? explain in 4 sentences

The tone of a story is the author's attitude toward the subject. provide two examples that support the conclusion that the tone of this story is ironic.

Read this excerpt from i never had it made. "it's all that ought to count," he replied. "but it isn't. maybe one of these days it will be all that counts. that is one of the reasons i've got you here, robinson. if you're a good enough man, we can make this a start in the right direction. but let me tell you, it's going to take an awful lot of courage." he was back to the crossroads question that made me start to get angry minutes earlier. he asked it slowly and with great care. "have you got the guts to play the game no matter what happens? " "i think i can play the game, mr. rickey," i said. the next few minutes were tough. branch rickey had to make absolutely sure that i knew what i would face. beanballs would be thrown at me. i would be called the kind of names which would hurt and infuriate any man. i would be physically attacked. could i take all of this and control my temper, remain steadfastly loyal to our ultimate aim? which is the central idea of this excerpt?