Sometimes he whirled down the incline of a wave as if he were on a hand sled.
The man is clearly in a context of desperation or at least difficulty, stuck out at sea on a life preserver. The imagery brings one of a childlike delight or a fun situation. However that is contrary to the actual situation. The man clings to a life preserver, trying to survive, not have fun, but nature rolls on, indifferent to this man's plight.
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This paragraph is an excerpt from the executions of Captain John Smith who was found exploring the lands of Virginia.
The author’s purpose is to bring to the audience how the captain was saved by the leader’s daughter herself, from this potential public execution.
The intended audience here is people who are interested in the history of Red Indians and how this incident was turning point. It was after this incident that the natives began to trade with the natives.
Explanation:
This excerpt takes a tone that suggests how the Powhatan, the chief who announced the execution withdraws because his daughter came forward to save the captain by herself.
The emphasis here is on the strength of the power that eventually gives in to the power of love.
The author’s perspective: the king’s change of mind from executing the man to save his life and to be at his service all because his daughter was interested in him.
of course thats a unique question and im pretty sure you know the answer to it
