Answer:
E. Intelligence and Intensity
Explanation:
The book mentions Walt's intensity and his intelligence. When Jon Krakauer goes to speak with Walt McCandless, he notes: "the set of his [Walt's] jaw betrays an undercurrent of nervous energy...there is no mistaking from whence Chris's intensity came". They also note several times at the intelligence of Mr. McCandless, and that of Chris is noted by several people throughout the book.
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The author’s purpose in writing the paragraph is to point out the differences and similarities, to compare and contrast.
Formal Writing...
Either B or D
Answer: Metaphor
Explanation:
A metaphor is a comparison literary device that refers to something as another thing to highlight that they are similar in a certain manner. This is much like a simile but does not use the words, "as" or "like".
In this sentence, Big Daddy is referred to as a "Truck-Drivin' Man" to highlight that he shares some similarities to a truck driving man thereby making it a metaphor.
B
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