Question

1. when stacey says, \they own the building,\ the reader can conclude that

• he wants to convince t.j. that it is pointless to resist
• he wants to indicate the limits of what the adults can do
• he wants to rally his friends to go against t.j.
• he wants to support the adults claim

clear all

Explanation:

When Blackie says "They own the building", it implies a sense of power - imbalance. He likely wants to convey to T.J. that resistance is futile as those in - control have significant authority. This is a common theme in literature where characters try to dissuade others from taking action due to the overwhelming power of the opposition.

Answer:

He wants to convince T.J. that it is pointless to resist.