They show that the batter doesn't overthink the situation, but the pitcher is being picky.
In the Batter's line he says that he just reacts in the moment. This shows that he does not spend a lot of time thinking about the situation. It also shows that he may not be smarter about the situation. It doesn't show the batter is not prepared or that he knows how important it is. The pitcher doesn't think the call to throw a slider is a good choice so he shakes it off. His exclamation that none of the pitches will work shows his frustration over the choices. He is being picky and can't seem to agree on the type of pitch to throw.
I believe that it is part of the rising action that reveals criminal activity.
If it's a custom to build a cemetery and a prison immediately, it means there is a reason for that - there is a lot of crime which ends up with someone being dead. We don't see the importance of prisons only, but rather of cemeteries as well, which is why A is incorrect; B is incorrect because Puritans weren't really that happy; D is incorrect because we don't see their work ethic here.
1.To crouch or sit with bent knees- The cook squatted in the bottom...
2.To have a calming effect- "Oh, well," said the captain, soothing...
3.To get up or raise oneself- The captain, rearing cautiously...
4.To search or peer at thoroughly to locate something- But at last there came...
