In at least 150 words, explain how the narrator alludes to the conflict in the introduction of the short story "Sixteen." Use details from the passage to support your response.

answer; i believe the answer is (b) fascism;

good question. i'll be looking into that. (this is a joke sir)

d. i assume the underlined word is "role." reformat if it isn't.

explanation:

role is closest to part because when replacing words, "playing a vital decision," "playing a vital activity," and "playing a vital dollar" don't make logical sense. the only meaningful choice is "playing a vital part."

this fits one of merriam-webster's definitions of role: "a function or part performed especially in a particular operation or process."