Discussion Topic The Renaissance and the Reformation are
often described as eras that had many great
advancements. In your opinion, what were
the most important changes and
advancements that occurred? How did
those changes impact European culture,
politics, or religion? Would you say that the
Renaissance and Reformation was a time of
progress in Europe? Why or why not?

My latest book, fightin’, prose short fiction, is a combination. there’s nothing about being indian in there. just stories of people. why shouldn’t i write about non-indians? i don’t have to dress anybody in feathers." how does ortiz's use of language in this excerpt set an informal tone? a. by using contractions and sentence fragments, ortiz makes this part of the interview feel more familiar and casual. c. by using the term "indian" rather than "native american," ortiz makes this part of the interview feel more combative or hostile. b. by employing first-person pronouns, ortiz makes this part of the interview more solemn and pessimistic. d. by asking a rhetorical question, ortiz makes this part of the interview objectively and intentionally funny and lighthearted.