To analyze an author’s use of suspense, what elements of the story should you examine? Select one:
a. the motivations of the characters
b. inconsistencies in the details of the plot
c. the author’s use of word choice to create tone
d. the structure of the story and its key details

What effect does an author achieve b the language of the monstrous? y using words with strong connotations? how does this relate to

In "i am offering this poem" what does baca's use of the metaphor" so it is a pot full of yellow com/ to warm your belly in the winter" show that he wants for the poems subject?

Tobias wolff most likely named his short story "mortals" because the story explores the theme of people coming to terms with the idea that one day they too will die. wanting to find out what their loved ones really think of them. achieving immortalit by being "big people" while they are alive. hoping that they will have accomplished something before they die.