This is a cryptic crossword. I've used a bunch of methods (deletions, double definitions, reversals, homophones, containers, etc.) to try to find the answers, but I've only come up with "villain" for the 2nd one, "aaron" for the 3rd, and although I'm not sure I think "Talented" is the 5th. Does anyone here have any suggestions on how to be able to solve these quicker (I've been working on this for quite a while now), or any solutions? Thank you in advance!

Read the statement below and decide whether you agree or disagree with it. be prepared to support opinion with details from the reading and video. here's your discussion prompt through wn terms ocumel also ec it's more difficult to keep bias out of video news than textual news,

Coming to school each day, having the necessary materials, and to do homework students to be successful in school. choose the answer that is the most effective substitute for the underlined part of the sentence. if no substitute is necessary, choose ‘leave as is.’ a) leave as is. b) coming to school each day, have the necessary materials, and do homework c) come to school each day, having the necessary materials, and to do homework d) coming to school each day, having the necessary materials, and doing homework

From part ii of the novel, pick one paragraph in which the author uses semicolons. read over your chosen paragraph and in 200 words, discuss the effect of using semicolons in order to create longer phrases.