Linking verbs are the verbs which give the information about the subject by connecting a word with the subject. It simply links the subject with the sentence and doesn't perform any kind of action.
Hence, in the given phrase, linking verb is 'was.' The linking verb links the subject 'Ceaser' to 'the victory.' Also, it doesn't show any kind of action and simply links with the rest of the sentence.
Huck reacts by not being able to speak or breathe because he is so scared. I think he is starting to realize that life isn't forever and life can be quickly ended by other people, so you have to be careful with what kind of situations you put yourself in and who you surround yourself with.
The word choice affected the narration as it made it look so real. Been the master of singing among the widow's flocks was absolutely accurate in his timing. Though he has many wives, he also has a choice among his many concubines.
The words here explains in real life the activities of a neigbourhood hen.
