Read the following sentence:

“the job applicant had a very blunt demeanor.”

what does the word choice most clearly indicate about the writer's opinion of
the applicant's demeanor?

a-it was sophisticated and nuanced

b-it was too direct for a work setting

c-it was refreshingly direct

d-it was honest and forthright

Which excerpt from the passage provides evidence of a chronological structure? o “slavery was abolished thirty years before the emancipation proclamation." "the sugar plantation owners were desperate." "so the british owners looked to another part of the empire." "thousands of men and women were given five-year contracts.

Read the sentence from barrio boy by ernesto galarza. "now, ernesto, you are the man of the family. you will take care of your mother until we are together in sacramento. which statement best describes the figurative language used in these sentences? a simile is used to compare ernesto to a man. a simile is used to paint a picture of family life. a metaphor is used to compare a man and his family. a metaphor is used to paint a picture of responsibility.

Whats the importance of gaining a general understanding of and interpretation of the work of literature. explain what the importance is to me