1. The aesthetic qualities of words shape a passage's D. style. Aesthetics has to do with beauty, so style is the most plausible answer. 2. The style of a passage determines how D. aesthetic quality <em />is presented. This is just a rephrasing of the first sentence.
The main message of the story "An Episode of War" is that people are victims of circumstances. In this story, the lieutenant did everything "right." He enlisted, fought bravely and was admired by everyone