C) in the very recent past or the very near further Example: Walk
B. It helps readers understand the princess's love for the young man and D. It allows readers to determine how the story might end.
Answer:
Nelle Harper Lee
Explanation:
The excerpt is by Nelle Harper Lee, the American novelist very famous for her novel <em>To Kill A Mockingbird</em> written in 1960. This dialog is spoken by Miss Maudie when the narrator tells us what Atticus told was the sin, and Miss Maudie explains why it is a sin to kill a mockingbird.
Answer:
The Blue Whale is the largest mammal. The largest land mammal is the African Bush Elephant.
SO THE BLUE WHALE IS THE LARGEST