Which statement best reflects a central idea used by the author? RI2 a. The Viet Nam War had a terrible effect on Elrod Birdall’s emotions.
b. Heroes do not always save you, but they may enable you to save yourself.
c. The Baltimore Orioles are worse at baseball than Boston Red Sox.
d. War is a necessary evil that no one enjoys but must happen for the greater good.

Secret in slovakia how does the author's use of foreshadowing in the opening paragraphs affect the passage? a. it creates excitement by revealing the narrator's hopes of receiving part of her great-aunt's estate. b. it creates dread through its vivid descriptions of the house; readers are aware that something terrible has happened within those walls. c. it creates mystery by suggesting that the narrator's view of the house will somehow change as a result of her experiences inside. d. it creates a sense of joy and anticipation by hinting that the narrator will be reconnected with her great-aunt.