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in "killers in our midst," what is the speaker trying to convince his audience
of?
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a. that killer bees are almost extinct
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b. that killer bees are misunderstood
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c. that killer bees need to be researched
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d. that killer bees pose a dangerous threat

Which best explains this excerpt’s purpose in the novel’s plot structure? the excerpt creates conflict between characters as part of the rising action. the excerpt provides background information on a character as part of the exposition. the excerpt returns a character to equilibrium as part of the falling action. the excerpt is the point of greatest tension and acts as the climax.