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Philip lied when he said he was being suspended because of Miss Narwin; he made the whole suspension look like it was Miss Narwin's fault. ... Philip lied to the reporter about singing to be patriotic. He made a big deal, but he was really humming to stand up to Miss Narwin.
Explanation:
<span>Muir's use of diction creates a mood of urgency and fear. The highlighted words - difficult, difficult, force, crooked, struggling, tangled, fallen, fear, faint and hungry - come together to make you feel that the author is in danger. The imagery is clear so that it comes alive in your mind. Diction can help create a mood which can help bring everything else together.
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B. Zaroff respects Rainsford and thinks that he will be a worthy opponent.
Zaroff knows Rainsford is intelligent and will be a worthy oppenent because he hasn't had one thus far in his game. He's heard of Rainsford and is aware of his celebrated status as a renowned big game hunter so he's confident in him.
