The answer is the first one.
In "Writers often disavow the notion of a 'literary duty'" the author conveys a somewhat condescending attitude, as if they would always follow this and set aside anyone who said otherwise. This attitude says the author is looking down on them, and that the author believes that many authors do not meet their standards.
Another answer I would consider is "...writers ruined by their shrill commitments." However, there is no context or clear tone. The author could be mournful of the lost potential for all we know.
Answer:
First of all, I LOVE PERCY JACKSON! Enjoy reading!
Second of all, I think sending Medusa's head was a good idea. By doing this, Percy reminded his dad that he's still here, and he's kind of angry for him only claiming him to go off on a quest to clear Poseidon's name.
It is most likely to occur in the middle
I think it's this one:
<span>"By nightfall he was fatigued, footsore, famished. The thought of his wife and children urged him on."
"urged him on" suggests that he's going somewhere, and that he needs motivation to go there. It seems that he's on the edge of survival: he's fatigued, famished, and where he's going is where his salvation likely is. </span>
Answer:
The comma after "before" is unnecessary.
Explanation:
Before isn't a transitional word in this case.
