What does the author think about the sources she speaks to for her first story? a. they were but distracted. b. she is going to rely on them for many of her stories. c. some of them were not forthcoming with her. d. she admires how they carry out their difficult jobs.

I would say the answer is D, she admires how they carry out their difficult jobs because the sources in a story usually have to carry out their jobs.

what is a theme?

ans: the implicit idea of a written work of literature is called a theme.

so, the only theme of "birdfoot's grampa" by joseph bruchuc is that as a human being one should always remember the value of every life on earth.

the grampa is stopping the car again and again to save those little toads from washing away in the heavy rain is an act of kindness and humanity.

the answer is both an appeal to ethos and logos (if that's what your question options were)