For the first one it would be winter. Trees that don't have leaves or look very "stark" are usually in winter. For the second one I would say it it that they both use dialogue to tell a dramatic story.
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A typeface is a particular design of type.
Serifs are semi-structural details or small decorative flourishes at the ends of some strokes that have made letters and symbols. For example, most teachers like it when their students use Times New Roman font. Sans serif does not have these details or flourishes. Another example would be the Arial font.