Literary analysis: author’s voice read the selection. then, answer the questions that follow. i’ve come to terms with my dreaminess, my absent-mindedness—well, okay, my ditziness! why do i characterize myself this way? a few examples might make this description very clear. they might include such mild eccentricities as mismatched socks and paint smudges on jeans and in hair. or i could cite more embarrassing moments, perhaps having to do with personal hygiene or misunderstandings. but why bother with the descriptions; you’ve probably already grasped the idea! which of these phrases best describes the author’s voice? a. somber and weighty b. driven and intense c. neutral and lifeless d. humorous and informal