Change to reported speech:
1. “I’m going away tomorrow, mother,” he said.
2. “I don’t think your father likes me,” said the young wife.
3. “I’ll bring a pasta salad,” said Francesca
4. “We’ve lived here for three years,” he said.
5. “I first met my wife in Seville,” he told them.
6. “I don’t work anymore because I am a retired man,” said the old man.
7. “I have to leave now,” said the housewife in a hurry.
8. “I could swim when I was four,” my friend told

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.