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Why does the author begin "Oasis: Africa" with a description of the landscape and the hardships the narrator encounters?
Responses
to add a dramatic effect each time the narrator overcomes a difficulty
to add a dramatic effect each time the narrator overcomes a difficulty
to create suspense as the marauders face perilous elements
to create suspense as the marauders face perilous elements
to introduce conflict between the Effendi and Mohammed
to introduce conflict between the Effendi and Mohammed
to establish how the setting creates obstacles for the characters