Which sentence from Heart of a Samurai uses strong, precise words that help the reader imagine the setting? As Jusuke steered the boat toward home, the fishermen fell silent.
Dark streaks ran like ribbons through the water.
It was Manjiro's job to pluck the fish off the hooks.
He knew he should not ask so many questions, but he couldn't help himself.

What is the author's purpose in both patrick henry's speech and thomas paines common sense

This thinning would materially change the sound of the drum, evidence that although it might continue to be used for its original purpose of music-making or calling people to arms, it would now do so with a different voice. a musical instrument had become a trophy, and the new carvings were in fact branding, a statement of the north’s political dominance over central africa and of allegiance to islam.the drum had come to khartoum at a critical moment in sudanese history. in an audio version, stressing the word "branding" would do what for the listener? emphasize the word's importance and the idea that followsadd emphasis to the following sentencesignal that something important has just been repeatedadd emphasis to the preceding sentence

Which of the following literary devices best describes how elie wiesel uses the word 'night' in the excerpt? click here to read the excerpt from elie wiesel's night. metaphor personification simile symbol next question ask for