What is the best example of a supporting detail? A fact that elaborates on the point of the writing.
The use of all four types of sentences in the writing.
A variety of sentence lengths throughout the writing.
A great clincher sentence at the end of the writing.
(critical thinking)

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. ‘you make me feel uncivilized, daisy,’ i confessed on my second glass of corky but rather impressive claret. ‘can’t you talk about crops or something? ’ i meant nothing in particular by this remark but it was taken up in an unexpected way. ‘civilization’s going to pieces,’ broke out tom violently. ‘i’ve gotten to be a terrible pessimist about things. have you read ‘the rise of the coloured empires’ by this man goddard? ’ ‘why, no,’ i answered, rather surprised by his tone. ‘well, it’s a fine book, and everybody ought to read it. the idea is if we don’t look out the white race will be—will be utterly submerged. it’s all scientific stuff; it’s been proved.’ in this passage, tom’s ideas about race relations come off as uncivilized. what literary device is fitzgerald using here? irony personification metaphor simile

Which of the following most affects macbeth’s character ? a. he has an angry temperament b. he has only a minor title c. he is unhappy in his marriage d. he is offended by his friends

Discuss ways in which these authors differ in style. refer to specific details from each story to support your points.