How did this purpose affect Smith's choices as a writer?

Word choice.

Punctuation.

Sentence structure.

Tone.

Sensory details.

Figurative language such as metaphors and similes.

Sound devices such as alliteration and onomatopoeia.

I believe every author has a unique style that can’t be taught. However, he or she can refine it by reading other authors, trying different literary techniques, and through plenty of writing practice and experience.

Your style could be described as pithy, articulate, inarticulate, conversational, literary, rambling, or poetic

Explanation:

Style can mean different things

Remember that an editor’s definition of style refers to the mechanics of writing, including grammar, punctuation, and formatting. This differs even more depending on whether the editor is in a creative or a business field.

is that the whole question?

the answer is:

in the fourth paragraph. ( the paragraph that begins with “on friday of my third ”).

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