Saafir was perplexed and puzzled by Tyra's actions. He had given her a bracelet, but she had returned it back to him without an explanation. He knew from past experience that Tyra could
be moody, but he kind of wished he knew what he had done wrong

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.

Urban and rural antonyms synonyms neither

“speak up for tory principles” in his political speech, disraeli addresses the principles of the tory party. explain what they are and how he relates them to the condition of the people. use textual evidence to support your claim