If other readers feel that Tom goes too far in his pranks, I do not agree with them. In fact, I think Tom's pranks are normal and does not go too far at all. I can understand that Tom is a very young and immature lad, and these pranks are fathomable enough judging from his age and upbringing.
If I were to put my shoes in those people affected by his jokes, then of course I'd be somehow irritated. However, I would consider his jokes as being his nature as a boy, so I'll be a good sport about it. Although I understand Tom, I will find a way to outwit him and be more wary about what could happen when it involves him.
True, nonfiction is factual and tells about science, people, etc. Fiction consists of made-up stories, often times about imaginary creatures like dragons and unicorns.
'Persistant' should end with '...ent'.
It's would be be. Atleast that's what I would go with. I'm not 100% sure though
Answer:
The author loves paper maps. He thinks they are irreplaceable and the while GPS is a good thing, it can never replace paper maps for him. He loves the experience of going to bookstores to find the maps for the countries he's going to visit, although he acknowledges that there are fewer of them and it's much more difficult to find them than before due to technology.
He loves the camaraderie aspect of the trip while using paper maps. This is what he states in his article:
<em>Using printed maps requires travelers to work together. You become a team. Driver and navigator. Your ability to get along and solve problems is tested in valuable, revealing ways. </em>
He also states that paper maps make you more aware of your surroundings, thus making the entire experience of traveling more enjoyable.
<em>Driving by map, on the other hand, engages you actively with your surroundings. It makes you observe road signs, be in the moment. And that closer engagement, I’ve found, imprints the landscape more vividly and permanently on your mind. When I return home, I can unfold my maps and take myself back to a town or a stretch of highway.</em>
As you can see, the man clearly loves his maps.
