ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL

Which one of the following statements about making your writing fun to read is not correct?a. The conversation you write must sound natural for the characters.
b. Direct quotations should be reserved for characters in stories.
c. An anecdote or humorous quotation is often more convincing than a strong argument.
d. Give your writing a personal touch by showing that you're interested in your subject.

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Answer 1
Answer: The correct answer for this question is this one: "b. Direct quotations should be reserved for characters in stories." The statement that is not correct about making you writing fun to read is that direct quotations should be reserved for characters in stories.

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Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this interview.In "Interview with Simon Ortiz," Ortiz says, "...Coyote in the many, many Native American languages, is a varied figure and in the Acoma and in the Pueblo tradition Coyote is a funny character. He’s shrewd sometimes but he is also a kind of fool at times. He’s too smart for his own good, and stuff like that."

How does Ortiz's word choice affect the text?

A) His use of the words "varied" and "tradition" makes the tone in this part of the interview more forceful and confident.

B)His use of phrases like "a kind of fool at times" and "stuff like that" give this part of the interview a more relaxed, casual tone.
C) His use of the phrase "too smart for his own good" develops the compassionate and admiring tone of the interview.
D) His use of the word "shrewd" conveys the more hostile or aggressive tone in this section of the interview.

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Answer:

Hi!

It looks like the answer to your question is option B. His use of phrases like "a kind of fool at times" and "stuff like that" give this part of the interview a more relaxed, casual tone.

Explanation:

Ortiz is saying that the coyote is an astute character but is also a funny one. He describes the coyote with a light heart and the phrases "a kind of fool at times" and "stuff like that" convey this. Overall, the interview comes out in a casual tone

Answer: B?

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