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The narrator suggests that Mr. M'Choakumchild would be a better teacher if he ___.
Valued imagination, and focused less on his factual information.
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To identify what is going on in the story and to understand the plot alot easier
Answer: The first point of view identified in this story is 3rd person point of view omniscient, as shown by the reader being able to know about Patrick and the other character's experiences. The second point of view identified in this story is 3rd person point of view limited. Here you're only able to know what Patrick's inner thoughts are. When it is found out by the character Andrew that Patrick is from the rival teams town, suspense is created by the anticipation of Andrew's reaction. However, it is also humorous because of irony of the situation that only the reader would know provided by the first point of view identified in this story.
Explanation: Sorry that it took a bit long. And that it's also slightly messy.
Yes, an absolute statement is one that leaves no room for variation; it's not relative or comparative.