Answer: The answer should be these two parts. "...I had to arm wrestle with him for it." and "Then I tied all his arms and legs in knots."
Explanation: These are hyperboles because they are exaggerative. Most likely the person did not arm wrestle with an octopus. Although that would be funny to watch, life is not a Disney movie. Then again if anything he fought the octopus to get away but did not literally tie his arms and legs in knots. The character is exaggerating in order to make himself seem even braver and more courageous than he actually is.
Answer:
Authors reinterpret familiar stories because
Option A. To use shared references that allow the audience to feel more
connected to the story.
Explanation:
Authors refer to familiar stories so that they connect with the audience better. Audience already knows a story and when an author reinterprets that story, audience can better understand his version. They can understand his point of view by use of the shared references of that story which they are aware of.
He doesn't do this to improve the story as per option B. Also, he doesn't use simple dialogue in different languages as Option C. Option D is also incorrect which says that author wants to show advancement of literary and artistic tradition.
Answer: It emphasizes that fighting the British is the only option left for the colonists.
Explanation:
They have tried reasoning with the British for 10 years, but it is just not working. Also, the previous tries have NOT been successful, so the only other answer we have a B.