Question

—a farewell to arms, ernest hemingway the major was a little man with upturned mustaches. he had been in the war in libya and wore two wound - stripes. he said that if the thing went well he would see that i was decorated. i said i hoped it would go well but that he was too kind. i asked him if there was a big dugout where the drivers could stay and he sent a soldier to show me. i went with him and found the dugout, which was very good. the drivers were pleased with it and i left them there. describe the novel’s style by completing the following statements the diction is the syntax is the style is done common and specific exaggerated and emotional vague and loose clever and sophisticated

Explanation:

1. Diction: The text uses simple, everyday language (e.g., "little man", "big dugout") with concrete, specific details about the major's appearance and actions, so it is common and specific.
2. Syntax: The sentences are short, plain, and follow a straightforward, loose structure without complex framing, matching "vague and loose" in its unadorned, conversational flow.
3. Style: Hemingway's understated, simple prose conveys clear meaning and subtle characterization efficiently, making it clever and sophisticated in its restraint.

Answer:

The diction is common and specific
The syntax is vague and loose
The style is clever and sophisticated