Writers make the characters voice sound like their own to make it feel like they are part of the story. They are the ones living the story as well. In conclusion, the authors make it sounds like the voice is their own to more excitement and help the reader imagine whats going on in the story.
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During the Alaskan Gold Rush thousands of mostly nameless<span> men sought their fortune in a harsh environment and lost</span>
I would presume that the one that has to do with academic skills such as thinking. I think its researching. Hope it helps :)
