There is typically more than one way to communicate an idea with regard to sentence structure, and how the sentence is structured contributes to its tone. For instance, short/brief sentences can contribute to a sense of hurry or haste. For instance let’s look at the following sentences:
I was late. I quickly ate. I brushed my teeth. I forgot to comb my hair. Then, I was out the door.
Can you feel the tone of urgency communicated by the short sentences?
Likewise, long and drawn out sentences can provide the tone of sluggishness and/or unwillingness. This is something to keep in mind when constructing your own sentences—as you are writing always be aware of your sentence structure and the tone it may communicating.
The sentence that show Dexter’s interest in Judy Jones
has more to do with her beauty than her personality in this excerpt from F.
Scott Fitzgerald's "Winter Dreams" is Dexter surrendered a part of
himself to the most direct and unprincipled personality with which he had ever
come in contact.
Other aspects include detailed characterization. He immerses the reader in on a key detail and then twists it into a detailed description. He is very skillful at zooming in on a memory and then zooming out to address the reader. This helps keep the reader engaged with his writing.
ANSWER: I believe the answer is B, but I'm not sure.
