Read this excerpt from the short story and answer the question. When he reached the top of a ridge he stood straight and proud in the moonlight, looking at Jim Hawkins'
big white house, feeling the gun sagging in his pocket. Lawd, ef Ah had jus one mo bullet Ah'd taka shot at
tha house. Ah'd like t scare ol man Hawkins jusa little ... Jusa enough tlet im know Dave Saunders is a
man.

What themes does this excerpt suggest? Select all that apply.

-Society does not treat African Americans and whites equally.

-Sometimes people use violent means to resolve issues.

-Poverty can lead people to do desperate things.

- Children should not be allowed to carry weapons.

Which organizational method does your reading material suggest is particularlyuseful when writing about a place? of importancecause → effect

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.

What is the reasoning in this argument?