Repetition in fiction is used to create a mood, rhythm, or making a point. The purpose of repetition in the story "The Fishermen and His Wife" is to build up the suspense because the wife repeatedly wanted more, no matter what she had. The actions are repeated but there is a build up and it captivated the audience into wondering, "how far can this go?"
The value of x is 11.
7x+33+70=180
7x+103=180
7x=77
x=11
True. If you are an active listener to make eye contact, ask questions, and listen carefully to what the speaker is saying. Someone who is not actively listening wouldn't be paying attention, thus would not be able to ask questions. They would not be making eye contact, and their mind would wander.