Which statement best contrasts the literary techniques used in "gumption" and "to build a fire"?
a. "gumption" uses dialogue to develop the characters, while "to build a fire" uses
foreshadowing to hint at what happens to the man.
b. "gumption" uses flashback to tell the story of oyster and his son, while "to build a
fire" uses flashback to describe the boys at the mining camp.
c. "to build a fire" uses dialogue to explain what happens to the man, while "gumption"
uses foreshadowing to hint that sylvester will get a job.
d. "to build a fire" uses formal language to describe the setting, while "gumption" uses
colloquial language in the characters' dialogue.

Which three words from the list have a positive connotation type the letter only for you answer choices in the answer blanks provided

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1. in the bold portion of the narrative, the author tries to use a flashback to develop tension. however, the flashback does not create tension. rewrite the flashback scene so it develops tension right at the beginning of the story. (15 points)