Presupposition refers to what a speaker assumes to be true before they make a statement. It can also be understood as a necessary assumption needed to grasp the meaning of a particular sentence. In the provided example, the presupposition indicates that the minors were consuming alcohol when the police apprehended them before they promised to cease that behavior. Therefore, the presuppositions for the sentences presented are as follows: a. We have previously visited the ballpark. b. Valerie did not get a new T-bird for Labor Day.
Odysseus exhibits traits such as bravery, cleverness, confidence, determination, loyalty, and strength. Patience is the only one not mentioned, but I'm unsure where you are in the book.