Answer:
He uses parody to show how dictators deflect blame to others;
He uses reversal to show that dictators do not abide by their principles.
Explanation:
You can conclude that Rita enjoys being active and being around friends and family, so when she didn't have anything to do the rest of the summer she grew bored and lazy, which caused her to count and dwell on the fact that her friends weren't with her and how many days were left until they were.
He heard the count-down monitor clicking in his ears, and his hands clenched into fists. How far from Mars would he be 10 minutes from now? He didn't know. Farther than any man had ever traveled before in the space of 10 minutes, he knew, and faster. How far and how fast would depend on him alone.
"All set, Greg?" It was the captain's voice in the earphones.
"All set, Captain."
"You understand the program?"
Greg nodded. "24 hours out, 24 hours back, 90 degrees to the ecliptic1, and all the acceleration2 I can stand both ways."
Answer: The speaker has knowledge of famous British artists.
The name "Turner" refers to J. M. W. Turner, an English Romantic painter and watercolourist. One of Turner's favourite subjects was scenes of violent events in the ocean. This is what Walcott means when he refers to "Turner's ships." From the reference, we can assume that the speaker has some knowledge of famous British artists.