Harper wrote "The Two Offers" during the era of the Civil War. What appears to be the greatest influence on her writing? A) the education she received growing up in the north
B) her activism in support of equality for women
C) the correspondence she initiated with John Brown
D) her experiences speaking to audiences around Boston

In 250-300 words, discuss how scout’s race affects the tone, voice, and content of the narration.

Which statement is the most accurate summary of this excerpt from leo tolstoy’s the death of ivan ilyich?

What is the effect of narrator's word choice on the tone of this passage? the words "my heart shrank within itself" create a fearful tone. the words "wounded his fellow" develop a remorseful tone. the words "struck harsh upon my ears" suggest an irritated tone. the words "better-omened" set a hopeful tone. excerpt from "the cabuliwallah" by rabindranath tagore i was sitting in my study, looking through the accounts, when some one entered, saluting respectfully, and stood before me. it was rahmun the cabuliwallah. at first i did not recognise him. he had no bag, nor the long hair, nor the same vigour that he used to have. but he smiled, and i knew him again. "when did you come, rahmun? " i asked him. "last evening," he said, "i was released from jail." the words struck harsh upon my ears. i had never before talked with one who had wounded his fellow, and my heart shrank within itself when i realised this; for i felt that the day would have been better-omened had he not turned up.