Which two details are most important to include in a summary of the excerpt?

adapted excerpt from Moby Dic^
by Herman Melville

“Every fact seemed to warrant me in concluding that it was anything but chance which directed his operations; the whale made two attacks upon the ship, at a short interval between them, both of which, according to their direction, were calculated to do us the most injury, by being made ahead, and thereby combining the speed of the two objects for the shock; to effect which, the exact maneuvers which he made were necessary. His aspect was most horrible, and such as indicated resentment and fury. He came directly from the shoal which we had just before entered, and in which we had struck three of his companions, as if fired with revenge for their sufferings.” Again: “At all events, the whole circumstances taken together, all happening before my own eyes, and producing, at the time, impressions in my mind of decided, calculating mischief, on the part of the whale (many of which impressions I cannot now recall), induce me to be satisfied that I am correct in my opinion.”

A thereby combining the speed of the two objects for the shock;
B and such as indicated resentment and fury.
C if fired with revenge for their sufferings.
D all happening before my own eyes
E induce me to be satisfied that I am correct in my opinion.”

Respuesta :

Answer:

B. and such as indicated resentment and fury.

C. if fired with revenge for their sufferings.

Explanation:

A summary is a shortened version of a text (article, excerpt, chapter, book, etc). It should contain the text's main points and only the most important details. Out of all listed details, the ones that are the most important and should be included in the summary of the given excerpt from Melville's Moby Dic k are details B and C. They tell about the whale's motivation - his resentment and desire for revenge.

Answer: B & C.

Explanation:  tinkerbell25 is right, edmentum confirmed. All other sentences are specific descriptions, but these sentences give important details regarding the emotion and intent of the whale.

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