Which of the following should you ask yourself when analyzing word choice?

1. what kind of text is used—a list, a paragraph, a report, a memo?

2. does the way in which the author uses language add or detract from the message?

3. what is the topic?

4. are some available details omitted, and if so, why?

How does the author foreshadow trouble in the prison? support your answer with explicit textual evidence

What type of external conflict occurs in the excerpt from “stephen crane’s own story”? it was now that the first mate showed a sign of losing his grip. to us who were trying in all stages of competence and experience to launch the lifeboat he raged in all terms of fiery satire and hammerlike abuse. but the boat moved at last and swung down toward the water. a. person versus person b. person versus nature c. person versus society d. person versus self i think its either b or d.

Which of the following best describes a writing style authors use to convey a satirical tone?