Answer:
The sentence "Knox found that his warrior instinct had abandoned him" is an example of an indirect characterization.
Based on the author's characterization Henry Knox is a coward.
Explanation:
Henry Knox was the US secretary of war when the yellow fever plague struck, president George Washington put him in charge of the government and asked him to report to him regarding the spread of the disease.
However Henry Knox fled from the city after a few days in fear of the disease, and the author's slightly mocking tone suggests that his behavior was cowardly.
Indirect characterization is used to indicate what a character is like by describing their actions, appearance or speech. In describing the thoughts and actions of Henry Knox the author uses indirect characterization.
<span>persuade her audience that she will never make personal decisions that will harm England.
In this excerpt Queen Elizabeth is trying to justify her decision in not being married. She mentions here that her main purpose is to look out for the well being of England and she will never stop making decisions based on what is best for the country.</span>
Answer:
because he doesn't want anyone to know that they had to run away because Lennie is a wanted criminal.
Explanation:
The writer used the figurative language, Hyperbole.Hyperbole is most of the time used as an exaggeration that adds humor to the story.
For example : “Your voice is like bells over roofs at dawn” the writer means that the voice is loud. “Say little things” - the writer means to talk in a slow manner. “For my ears to catch” - the writer means for her to hear and get what it means “And run with them to my heart.” - this way the writer may remember the memories.
