8. What purpose does
reading and writing serve
in my life? What can I get
out of practicing this every
day?

Has to be a paragraph!!

Reading and writing are very important skills needed for life and they can be helpful in many situations. For instance, reading is very important because not only can you learn more words to expand your vocabulary, but it also helps expand overall knowledge. Books and texts tell stories that can tell great lessons and help in future situations. Writing is also a great skill that impacts life, and can be useful in many instances. By writing every day, you can enlarge your knowledge and the way in which you think. Even though you may feel that you are not learning anything, your brain is still thinking and processing and you are getting more out of it than you know. These benefits can be useful in life in many small situations such as writing emails, college essays, writing papers, and more. But overall, helps you learn and stimulates your brain in a positive way.

Explanation:

b) ab

explanation:

"the sandy walls seemed to collapse in on themselves"

and

"the bloodshot waters seemed to have no bottom"