Answer:
COMPOUND:he wrote the diary in short hand; the diary was decode
I would say that the narrative element used in this excerpt from Theodore Dreiser's short story "Peter" is <span>A) this excerpt shows the writer's use of figurative language to hold the reader's attention.
</span><span>I would choose this answer simply because the other ones seem incorrect - he doesn't develop Peter's character here. There are no flashbacks. And there is no conflict</span>
W<span>hen the action of the story takes a turn
The climax of the story is when the most important action hits its peak and then the rest of the story takes a calmer, downturn. This turn in the action leads to a resolution of the conflict, but the climax itself should be the highest, most exciting point.</span>
Answer:
C
Explanation:
Providing background on the Renaissance would allow Charlie to talk about the shared history. This leads to talking about the effect the period had on art, and then specifically on the artists mentioned.