The answer is the first one.
In "Writers often disavow the notion of a 'literary duty'" the author conveys a somewhat condescending attitude, as if they would always follow this and set aside anyone who said otherwise. This attitude says the author is looking down on them, and that the author believes that many authors do not meet their standards.
Another answer I would consider is "...writers ruined by their shrill commitments." However, there is no context or clear tone. The author could be mournful of the lost potential for all we know.
Answer:
The correct answer is B) free response essay.
Explanation:
When writing a free response essay during a test, you do not require to examine and analyze secondary sources of information. These essays require you to state an opinion, a belief and provide examples but allowing you to chose a familiar topic. Some critics argue that the quality of answers to free response essays are more determined by language proficiency than by intelligence or knowledge.
Answer:
2.
Explanation:
The given excerpt is taken from the collection of essays and short stories written by Washington Irving, 'Tales of a Traveler,' 'The Adventure Of the Mysterious Picture.'
The technique that Irving has used in this excerpt is the choice of words which darkens the tone of the story.
<u>Words/phrases choices such as 'agony of intense bodily pain,' 'a few sprinkling of blood,' 'ghastliness,' 'antipathy awakened by this picture,' 'harrowed up my feelings' used by the author has an impact of building the suspense in the story.</u>
So, the correct answer is option 2.
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