A is the correct answer. Let me explain:
The beginning of sentence "5" starts abruptly with, "I was walking by the dirt lot." If there was a transition into this statement, such as, "Later, when I was walking by the dirt lot..." it would flow better and make room for good writing.
Answer:
provides important details about their backgrounds
Explanation:
Hemingway's characterization of the narrator and his peers provides important details about their backgrounds.
From the excerpt, the narrator says he is invited to have a drink with the Major and two other officers. He also mentions that he asked what time the attack was to be and he was told it would begin as soon as it was dark.
From this narration, important details are revealed to show that the men are military personnel and they are preparing for an attack of sorts.
Answer:
simile
Explanation:
A simile uses the words 'like' or 'as' while a metaphor does not.
