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Problem Explanation:

The task involves identifying abstract nouns and concrete nouns in the given sentences. The instructions specify that:
- Concrete nouns are bolded.
- Abstract nouns are italicized.

#### Definitions:
- Concrete nouns: These refer to tangible, physical objects or things that can be perceived through the senses (e.g., sight, touch, smell).
- Abstract nouns: These refer to intangible concepts, feelings, ideas, or qualities that cannot be physically touched or seen (e.g., love, hope, fear).

Solution:

#### Part One: Identifying Abstract and Concrete Nouns

1. Jane and David have been on a raft for weeks.
- *Concrete nouns*: raft
- *Abstract nouns*: None

2. Jane still has hope but David feels despair.
- *Concrete nouns*: None
- *Abstract nouns*: hope, despair

3. David has been having thoughts where Jane turns into a hotdog.
- *Concrete nouns*: hotdog
- *Abstract nouns*: thoughts

4. Rather than give into hunger, David tries to fish.
- *Concrete nouns*: None
- *Abstract nouns*: hunger

5. David makes a net from an old bag and thread.
- *Concrete nouns*: net, bag, thread
- *Abstract nouns*: None

6. David uses his intelligence to catch a fish and Jane is happy.
- *Concrete nouns*: fish
- *Abstract nouns*: intelligence, happy

7. Jane collects rain in a tarp but thirst is a problem.
- *Concrete nouns*: rain, tarp
- *Abstract nouns*: thirst, problem

8. Boredom is a constant threat so David and Jane make up stories to pass the time.
- *Concrete nouns*: None
- *Abstract nouns*: boredom, threat, stories, time

9. A powerful love grows between David and Jane during the time that they spend at sea.
- *Concrete nouns*: None
- *Abstract nouns*: love, time

10. This love sprang from sacrifice and it has helped Jane and David survive.
- *Concrete nouns*: None
- *Abstract nouns*: love, sacrifice, help

11. David spots fins cutting across the water.
- *Concrete nouns*: fins, water
- *Abstract nouns*: None

12. A shark bumps the raft and David loses his balance.
- *Concrete nouns*: shark, raft
- *Abstract nouns*: balance

13. Jane is challenged by fear but overcomes her terror and saves David.
- *Concrete nouns*: None
- *Abstract nouns*: fear, terror

14. David and Jane run to safety on an abandoned island just as the boat capsizes.
- *Concrete nouns*: island, boat
- *Abstract nouns*: safety

15. David and Jane are alive but now have new problems to face.
- *Concrete nouns*: None
- *Abstract nouns*: problems

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Final Answer:

Here is the complete list of identified nouns:

1. Concrete nouns: raft
- *Abstract nouns*: None

2. Concrete nouns: None
- *Abstract nouns*: hope, despair

3. Concrete nouns: hotdog
- *Abstract nouns*: thoughts

4. Concrete nouns: None
- *Abstract nouns*: hunger

5. Concrete nouns: net, bag, thread
- *Abstract nouns*: None

6. Concrete nouns: fish
- *Abstract nouns*: intelligence, happy

7. Concrete nouns: rain, tarp
- *Abstract nouns*: thirst, problem

8. Concrete nouns: None
- *Abstract nouns*: boredom, threat, stories, time

9. Concrete nouns: None
- *Abstract nouns*: love, time

10. Concrete nouns: None
- *Abstract nouns*: love, sacrifice, help

11. Concrete nouns: fins, water
- *Abstract nouns*: None

12. Concrete nouns: shark, raft
- *Abstract nouns*: balance

13. Concrete nouns: None
- *Abstract nouns*: fear, terror

14. Concrete nouns: island, boat
- *Abstract nouns*: safety

15. Concrete nouns: None
- *Abstract nouns*: problems

Boxed Final Answer:
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