State Stone's definition of heroism in one concise statement.

This is the political, social, cultural, and economic 'time and place' surrounding the creation of a literary text.

Based on the map, which arabian city will marco polo describe after kalhat if he continues northwest across the arabian sea?

What is the effect of narrator's word choice on the tone of this passage? the words "my heart shrank within itself" create a fearful tone. the words "better-omened" set a hopeful tone. the words "wounded his fellow" develop a remorseful tone. the words "struck harsh upon my ears" suggest an irritated tone.