Alliteration helped storytellers remember the words of Beowulf.
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O Henry, an author whose real name was William Sydney Porter, became famous. (N)
In his story, “One Thousand Dollars”, he presents an interesting dilemma. (E)
Gillian, the hero of the story, does not know how to spend his inheritance. (N)
His friend Bryson sighed when Gillian approached him. (E)
Bryson’s suggestion, one full of sarcasm, did not really help. (N)
A blind man had an unexpected possession, a bankbook showing a large balance. (E)
He returned to his starting place, a law office. (E)
Answer:
C) Emily Dickinson lived an eccentric life and wrote eccentric poetry.
Explanation:
The correct answer is C because the passage outlines Dickinson's odd lifestyle in the first paragraph and then talks about her unprecedented style of writing in the second.
