The style of john updike's story "the slump" is not easy to define because of each of the following except a. it is not a poem. b. it is not an essay. c. it lacks plot structure. d. it is not a monologue.

D.

Explanation:

"The Slump" is written by John Updike. It is a self-narrative story of a professional ballplayer. One day he finds himself unable to hit the ball as good as he used to before.

It is a monologue. A monologue "is a speech given by a single character." And in "The Slump" the narrator gives a monologue about his slump to an unidentified audience.

d. therefore pilots wisely train these cubs by various strategic tricks to look danger in the face a little more calmly.

c or d they are the same

d becuase khgfdwhat effect does the word head have on the meaning of this passage?

a. it demonstrates how intelligent he was.

b. it shows he was a favorite of the teachers.

c. it indicates he would be a good preacher.

d. it reveals how self-important he was.

how does the choice of the word head contribute to the passage’s tone?

a. it offers a sense of entitlement.