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Think about the stories.

"Gumption" and "To Build a Fire"

Which best analyzes the difference in how structure affects style in each story?



A)The descriptive structure of "Gumption" allows the author to develop character voices that are realistic, given the story's setting; the sequential structure of "To Build a Fire" allows the author to develop the reader's suspense about what will come next.

B)The descriptive structure of "Gumption" allows the author to develop a formal style, while the sequential structure of "To Build a Fire" gives the author the entire narrative to show its casual use of language.

C)The descriptive structure of "Gumption" allows the author to develop a narrator with an objective, emotionally distant voice, while the sequential structure of "To Build a Fire" gives the author the entire narrative to show the tragic events that lead to the character's death.

D)The descriptive structure of "Gumption" allows the author to develop a casual style, while the sequential structure of "To Build a Fire" gives the author the entire narrative to show its broad use of figurative language.

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A)The descriptive structure of "Gumption" allows the author to develop character voices that are realistic, given the story's setting; the sequential structure of "To Build a Fire" allows the author to develop the reader's suspense about what will come next.

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User Moshe Arad
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A, after reading the answers it adds up to that it's the only one that makes sense
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User Zack Peterson
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