Read the excerpt below from a tree grows in brooklyn by betty smith and answer the question that follows. [h]e lived on the pennies of the youngsters and he didn’t want to be boycotted.
how does the language in the excerpt reveal the setting of the story?
a. the reference to “youngsters” reveals the reason the author is writing.
b. the reference to “pennies” reveals the central message or insight of the story.
c. the reference to “pennies” reveals the historical context of the story.
d. the reference to “youngsters” reveals a universal message or insight.

What does the word subordinate mean in this sentence? the office manager spoke to her subordinate in a cordial tone.

The tone of a story is the author's attitude toward the subject. provide two examples that support the conclusion that the tone of this story is ironic.

The following question refers to “the philosophy of composition” by edgar allan poe and on writing by stephen king. what is a key difference in the use of details in the texts? poe’s essay is dominated by facts, while king’s memoir is dominated by images and examples. poe references numerous authors and literary works, while king does not reference any other authors or literary works. poe includes a list of all the poems he has written, while king includes a list of all the books he has written. poe’s essay is full of personal details about his wife and children, while king’s memoir is filled with details about his pets.