In contrast to William Faulkner, whose writing is rather descriptive, Earnest Hemingway does not focus on minor, descriptive details. Rather, his
writing is more straight-forward, as is this passage from A Farewell to
Arms: “A doctor came in followed by a nurse. He held something in his two
hands that looked like a freshly skinned rabbit and hurried across the
corridor with it and in through another door. I went down to the door he
had gone into and found them in the room doing things to a new-born
child. The doctor held him up for me to see." *
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Excerpt from brown wolf jack london he looked with sudden suspicion at madge, and added, "only you must play fair. no persuadin' after my back is turned." which best describes the tone of mr. miller when he says, "only you must play fair. no persuadin' after my back is turned"? a) calm and gentle b) suspicious and worried c) relieved and relaxed d) deluded and ignorant

Which of the following resources would best you to correct an awkward sentence structure? a) writing fiction: a guide to narrative craft b) story trumps structure: how to write unforgettable fiction by breaking the rules c) artful sentences d) the artist’s way

It is true that prior to 1914 the united states often had been disturbed by events in other continents. we had even engaged in two wars with european nations and in a number of undeclared wars in the west indies, in the mediterranean and in the pacific for the maintenance of american rights and for the principles of peaceful commerce. but in no case had a serious threat been raised against our national safety or our continued independence. what is the theme of this excerpt? a. the responsibility for americans to avoid involvement in war.b. america’s history of international involvement.c. a new kind of threat to american security.d. america’s history as a peaceful nation.