Why is it a mistake for an author to leave characters flat when they should be round instead? a: readers cannot tell which characters are the main characters. b: readers are unable to emotionally connect with the characters. c: readers have to split their focus between too many interesting characters. d: readers feel overwhelmed by the amount of action in the story.

12. why do you think that using a conversational tone with plain language when writing businesses messages is a good idea?

Fill in the blanks mommy told the kids, who promised they up their rooms by lunch, that they would go to the park. a would cleanb cleanedc have cleaned

Which statement best explains how the setting affects the meaning of the story? a. the water and wave motif conveys the queasy feeling the narrator has when walking alone at night. b. the firefly light conveys a feeling of nostalgia for long summer evenings spent with family. c. the phrase whispering and murmurs" suggests that the main character has fits of madness. d. the comparison of the street to a graveyard suggests that something is terribly wrong with society.