Lance wrote this blog post: At first, I thought I couldn’t possibly be interested in a story set in A.D. 793, but I was wrong. V
iking marauders invade Saxon Britain, and Jack, an apprentice bard, or storyteller, is kidnapped and forced to apply his storytelling skills to become a skald, or poet and bard to the Norseman who took him captive. Despite witnessing the violence and destruction wrought upon Britain by his captors, Jack also witnesses courage and honor, both of which compel him to survive. I recommend The Sea of Trolls to anyone who enjoys well-written historical fiction. What does Lance do to make his writing coherent, or easy for his readers to understand? A. He organizes details in order of importance. B. He defines uncommon words to eliminate confusion. C. He directs readers to the book where they can get more information. D. He uses a casual writing style for the purpose of reaching teen readers.
According to Aristotle, there are three categories of ethos: 1. phronesis – practical skills & wisdom 2. arete – virtue, goodness 3. eunoia – goodwill towards the audience
