Authors use language to create stories, make them appeal to the senses, and provide extended meaning. careful use of these stylistic devices are used by casares to a. construct a scenario that is incomprehensible. b. develop a plot filled with mystery and suspense. c. give us a glimpse of mrs. perez' life, her emotions, and what it is like to live in brownsville, texas. d. give us an understanding of the opportunities available for senior citizens in brownsville, texas.

Now long and short works of fiction have different characteristics beyond simply the length of the work. think of a short story that you like and a longer work (novel or novella) that you like. you can use the story and novella from this unit if no other works come to mind quickly. discuss the elements of each work that made it enjoyable to read. what relationship did the form of the work (short story, novella, or novel) have in making it an enjoyable read? what elements of fiction were strongest in the work, and how did they impact your enjoyment of the story? compare the two works you chose. how are they representative of short fiction versus longer forms of fiction?

12. involves getting to know and recording information about the characters in story such a physical characteristics action and ways in which they relate others characters and to the plot o a. close reading o b. character mapping o c. note-taking p

Based on your own insights and any feedback you received from your observer and interviewer, evaluate your performance as a job applicant and identify an area for improvement.