Cormorant Fishing Story Which two quotations are claims made by the author?

“Most fishermen rely on their prey having the misfortune to bite on their hooks or become trapped in their nets, but some of Japan’s fishermen take a more aggressive approach—they send in cormorants to chase after the fish.” (paragraph 1)

A. “Most fishermen rely on their prey having the misfortune to bite on their hooks or become trapped in their nets, but some of Japan’s fishermen take a more aggressive approach—they send in cormorants to chase after the fish.” (paragraph 1)

B. “The master leans out over the water, holding the reins of ten to twelve cormorants in one hand and using his other hand to stop the tethers from tangling.” (paragraph 3)

C. “As the river isn’t very wide, and the fishing is conducted in quite a short stretch, you might get a better view by watching from the banks, but most people choose to go on a boat anyway.” (paragraph 4)

D. “To keep the spectators entertained until the fishing begins, a dancing boat travels up and down the river carrying women dressed in kimono who perform traditional dances.” (paragraph 5)

E. “This cord isn’t just to keep hold of the bird—it also stops them from swallowing any of the bigger fish.” (paragraph 6)