"There may be devilish things behind every tree," said Goodman Brown to himself; and he glanced fearfully behind him, as he added, "What if the devil himself should be at my very elbow!" In which two ways does this excerpt contribute to the plot?

It emphasizes Young Goodman Brown's struggle between good and evil.
It introduces new characters who will accompany Young Goodman Brown.
It marks a shift in the demeanor of Young Goodman Brown.
It reveals the religious motives of Young Goodman Brown.
It resolves the conflict between Young Goodman Brown and his wife, Faith.

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Explanation:

two factors or characteristics of a chapter that might make it difficult to read would be words i don't understand, or if i don't fully understand what's going on in the chapter. strategies i can use to get through the difficult material would be a dictionary, and re-reading previous chapters to get a better grasp of what the author is trying to say.

voracity is the noun corresponding to the adjective voracious, which means (1) eager to consume a great amount of food, or (2) marked by an insatiable appetite. veracity is far more common than the rare voracity, so the latter is sometimes used in place of the former.