Question

read the excerpt from chapter 2 of night. it took us a long time to recover from this harsh awakening. we were still trembling, and with every screech of the wheels, we felt the abyss opening beneath us. unable to still our anguish, we tried to reassure each other. how does the fact that night is a memoir rather than a biography or informational text help the author achieve his purpose in this excerpt? the author is able to present an objective account of the situation. the author is able to personalize the event by using the words we and us. the author is able to give only the facts so that the reader understands the situation. the author is able to rely on the denotative meanings of words to tell about the event.

Explanation:

A memoir is a personal account. The use of "we" and "us" in the excerpt shows the author's personal experience. It makes the event more relatable and personal compared to an objective biography or informational text which focuses more on facts and less on personal - feelings.

Answer:

The author is able to personalize the event by using the words we and us.