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Identify which details are most important or less important for an objective summary of the excerpt.

Details:
1. "These are useless complaints;"
2. "I first became acquainted with him on board a whale vessel;"
3. "My lieutenant, for instance, is a man of wonderful courage and enterprise;"
4. "I easily engaged him to assist in my enterprise."
5. "I shall certainly find no friend on the wide ocean."

Most Important Details:
- "I first became acquainted with him on board a whale vessel;"
- "My lieutenant, for instance, is a man of wonderful courage and enterprise;"
- "I easily engaged him to assist in my enterprise."

Less Important Details:
- "These are useless complaints;"
- "I shall certainly find no friend on the wide ocean."



Answer :

Final answer:

Identify the most important and less important details for an objective summary of the excerpt.


Explanation:

Main Ideas:

  • Most Important Details: My lieutenant's courage and enterprise, easily engaging him to assist in the enterprise despite the harsh environment.
  • Less Important Details: Initial complaints about finding friends in a harsh environment.

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