Which options most effectively describe how pacing in robinson crusoe show the growth of crusoe’s character? (select all that apply.)
a. robinson crusoe fast-paced, exciting accounts of island adventures develop into slow-paced, religious sermons, showing crusoe eventually becoming bored with the island.
b. detailed, methodical accounts of daily work evolve into crusoe’s long-winded, rambling conversations with himself, showing crusoe’s descent into insanity after falling ill.
c. efficient, businesslike accounts of events develop into expansive, dramatic examinations of self, showing crusoe becoming more introspective and emotional.
d. quick, factual accounts of daily work evolve into longer, more philosophical analysis of crusoe’s past misdeeds and relationship with god, showing crusoe’s spiritual rebirth after falling ill.

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Which verb or verb phrase signals an inappropriate shift in mood. a) will you let b) should first change c) must attend d) will be served

Read the quotation from "an occurrence at owl creek bridge." and now he became conscious of a new disturbance. striking through the thought of his dear ones was a sound which he could neither ignore nor understand, a sharp, distinct, metallic percussion like the stroke of a blacksmith’s hammer upon the anvil; it had the same ringing quality. he wondered what it was, and whether immeasurably distant or near by—it seemed both. its recurrence was regular, but as slow as the tolling of a death knell. he awaited each stroke with impatience and—he knew not why—apprehension. the intervals of silence grew progressively longer, the delays became maddening. with their greater infrequency the sounds increased in strength and sharpness. they hurt his ear like the thrust of a knife; he feared he would shriek. what he heard was the ticking of his watch. which best describes the effect of the narration in the excerpt? it suggests that the man being executed feels tranquil and at peace. it suggests that the narrator is sympathetic to the man being executed. it suggests that the plot will become less tense as the story continues. it suggests that the story will become more intense and mysterious.