Which characteristic of Postmodern writing is most clearly shown in "Facing It" by Yusef Komunyakaa?

A. It involves elements of violence.

B. It combines elements of fairy tale and myth.

C. It is told in a fragmented way.

D. It is written in a matter-of-fact way.

Which of the following elements is an essential aspect of realist literature? a. the text should be based on fictional characters. ob. the text should have a short plot and minimum number of characters. c.the text should be a depiction of everyday life and the struggles surrounding it. od. the text should have a protagonist who possesses heroic qualities. e.the text should depict the high-quality life of a character.

1. at the conclusion of chapter 13, the monster realizes that he has none of the qualities or possessions that human beings value, and so he worries the he will be forever miserable. he says, “oh, that i had for ever remained in my native wood, nor known nor felt beyond the sensations of hunger, thirst, and heat! ” this statement recalls one made by victor frankenstein in chapter 10: “if our impulses were confined to hunger, thirst, and desire, we might nearly be free; but now we are moved by every wind that blows, and a chance word or scene that that word may convey to us.” questions: what do these two statements suggest about the impact of knowledge? how do the statements affect the way readers view the monster and victor?

Which two sentences in this excerpt from leo tolstoy's the death of ivan ilyich reflect the author's belief that russia's rising middle class was unable to express genuine emotion?