" For his father was as strong as an ox and as stubborn as a mule." is an example of direct characterization
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<h3><u><em>I think its C. All of the above</em></u></h3>
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I think that the element of the story that is least related tot he author's biographical story is the C. SMELL OF MILDEW IN A VIETNAMESE VILLAGE.
Tim O'brien wrote the story using his personal experiences. He was sent to Vietnam in his tour of duty. He's familiar with the geography of the Vietnamese coastline, he vividly describes the climate and landscape, and he feels the fear that the soldier felt during wartime.
Explanation:
Market economies utilize private ownership. In a command economy, governments own the factors of production such as land, capital, and resources.