What is the main idea of the paragraph in bold? Help plzz

A. Dogs are constant companions
B. Dogs are the best pet for humans
C. Dogs help humans survive
D. Dogs protect humans from predators

Buckminster boy. she glared at him. "lizzie, i swear to you, as sure as i'm standing right here—that's a lie. every bit of it. every single bit." "my granddaddy said it was a lie, too." she leaned her head to one side and looked at him steadily. "so why haven't you been down to the island? " "so only you get to ask questions now? " "yes." she waited. "i haven't been down to the island because my father believes that you were using me to you stay on malaga island." "well," she said slowly. "well." "i didn't believe it, either." the sea breeze lay at their feet panting, hoping they would play with it again. based on what turner and lizzie say, which is the best conclusion that can be drawn? they are angered by the lies the adults have been spreading. neither of them is able to fully trust what the other is claiming. each trusts the other and cares a great deal about their friendship. both are worried about the troubles their friendship may bring.

Why did the author of "how to jump-start a car battery" choose to use this image?

Read kabir’s poem “tell me, o swan, your ancient tale,” and answer the question. the swan is an extended metaphor. which of the following best describes this metaphor? a) the meaning of the poem’s extended metaphor is implicit rather than explicit. b) the meaning of the poem’s extended metaphor is neither implicit nor explicit. c) the meaning of the poem’s extended metaphor is explicit rather than implicit. d) the meaning of the poem’s extended metaphor is both implicit and explicit.