Why has the author chosen to use the figurative phrase on the dot?

Why did ponyboy fool around instead of shooting when hunting with his father? why did pony not tell dally? how do you think this shows ponyboy's character as being different from dally?

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.

What does wheeler say that dan’l webster can do better than any other frog?