In the example below, how does the difference between the character's spoken words and internal thoughts affect the story?
i smiled. "i'm doing great! how are you? " this smile is breaking my face; tears will flood me; i'm going to collapse like a bridge in an earthquake.
a. it creates dramatic tension.
b. it introduces a new character.
c. it ties up the loose ends.
d. it changes the point of view.

What do you think about world hunger? what could we do to make it better or fix it to where people are getting the things they need? what would you do?

Read this excerpt from the scarlet letter by nathaniel hawthorne and complete the sentence that follows. she had wandered, without rule or guidance, in a moral wilderness; as vast, as intricate and shadowy, as the untamed forest, amid the gloom of which they were now holding a colloquy that was to decide their fate. the author uses the point of view in the excerpt.

How might an author with the opposite attitude rephrase the following sentence? this historic building is a local treasure, with a distinctive exterior and many antiques and fascinating artwork on the inside. choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. it's a shame this old building hasn't been torn down yet: its ugly design makes it an eyesore, and it is full of rickety furniture and dusty paintings. this building was built over 100 years ago and features a design not seen on many other buildings of the era as well as a large collection of furniture and art. the old man running the antiques shop watched the kids with suspicion, worrying they would not handle his fragile merchandise with proper care. it is vital that we preserve the history of our town by taking care of buildings like this one, with its interesting design and outstanding collection of art and furniture.