HELP ASAP (no rocky)

What is the central idea of this passage?

a. Tan was rebellious and did what she wanted to do.

b. Tan was offended by what her manager said about her writing skills.

c. Tan chose writing even though English was not her strongest skill.

d. It took Tan several years to begin writing fiction.

2pointsread this passage: "don't worry about me," i said. "i'm not tired at all." oh no, i'm feeling dizzy. this is what they call passing out. don'tdo that. don't pass out. stay upright – stay awake. how does the difference between the character's spoken words and internalthoughts affect the story? oa. it establishes the setting. ob. it introduces a new character. c. it creates dramatic tension. d. it ties up loose ends.

Besides the skull and cross bones what other shape sometimes appeared on flags flown by pirates?

2.she could not believe the such a vile act would be committed .