Which two descriptions indicate that a book is a memoir? a retired doctor writes a book about his life. a journalist writes about the life of a famous politician. a woman writes about her experiences as a teacher. an author writes a story about a historical king. a man writes about his life as a prisoner in a foreign country.

How does the author's purpose affect his or her text structure

[v]ast numbers of our people are compelled to seek their livelihood by begging, robbing, stealing, cheating, flattering, suborning, forswearing, forging . . which satirical element is most dominant in the passage above?

How does the author's use of hyperbole to characterize jim smily? a) it characterizes smily as an introverted loner who prefers books to people. b) it characterizes smily as a man who is kind and nurturing toward others who are less fortunate. c) it characterizes smily as a man who is evil and vindictive toward any one who crosses his path. d) it characterizes smily as a man who is a risk-taker who willing bets on anything and with anyone.