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irakobra [83]
3 years ago
10

If a writer is comparing and contrasting Dell and Jim from “The Gift of the Magi” and Bill and Sam from “The Ransom of Red Chief

,” what is the focus of his essay? A. author's style B. mood C. plot D. character development
English
2 answers:
BigorU [14]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

A.author's style

Explanation:

Ede4ka [16]3 years ago
6 0

Answer: i would say A or D,

Explanation:

Most likely A considering both books are written in a complex writing style, they bring the characters to life and really set the mood and world, while answer D is also possible, my vote will go with A for that reason

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