Question

write true (t) or false for each question statement in the answer blank. (2.5 points each)
read each question carefully.

1. when the characters’ motivations and relationships or other details are ambiguous, it is difficult to tell what is likely to happen, creating suspense.
2. suspense is a situation that is open to interpretation and so causes uncertainty.
3. both ambiguity and suspense are created by uncertainty.
4. the narrative states that the name given to main character at birth is alexander freeman.
5. the short story a soldier for the crown is written in second - person of view.
6. ambiguity is one of the ways writers can create suspense.
7. suspense is a key strategy author charles johnson uses in the short story.
8. other narrators are limited to knowing what a single character knows.
9. the chronological information is important because it points to a time when jefferson and hamilton were relatively young and in positions of power in washington’s cabinet. this is a time when their disagreement began.
10. thomas jefferson did enthusiastically support the new structure; his support for it was indifferent.
11. jefferson had many diverse talents. hamilton recognized jefferson’s extensive talents.
12. jefferson’s beliefs were guided by a cardinal, or most important, principle.
13. jefferson and hamilton had their first disagreement soon after they meet, over a public auction.
14. a short story is longer than a fable but shorter than a novel.
15. washington originally opposed allowing black soldiers in his army, but he changed his mind, belatedly realizing he needed more soldiers.
16. the declaration of independence describes rights that are supposedly unalienable. they cannot legally be taken away from anyone.
17. the author focuses on freeman’s action and experiences to develop character.

Explanation:

ideological differences with Hamilton, not indifference.

1. Hamilton acknowledged Jefferson's political and intellectual talents despite their rivalry.
2. Jefferson's political stances were rooted in core principles like agrarian democracy and states' rights.
3. Their first disagreements were private policy disputes, not public arguments.
4. Short stories are defined as longer than fables (moral-focused brief tales) and shorter than novels.
5. Washington initially opposed Black soldiers but reversed course due to manpower needs.
6. The Declaration's unalienable rights are framed as inherent and non-removable by law.
7. The narrative centers on Freeman's choices and experiences to develop their character.

Answer:

ideological differences with Hamilton, not indifference.

1. Hamilton acknowledged Jefferson's political and intellectual talents despite their rivalry.
2. Jefferson's political stances were rooted in core principles like agrarian democracy and states' rights.
3. Their first disagreements were private policy disputes, not public arguments.
4. Short stories are defined as longer than fables (moral-focused brief tales) and shorter than novels.
5. Washington initially opposed Black soldiers but reversed course due to manpower needs.
6. The Declaration's unalienable rights are framed as inherent and non-removable by law.
7. The narrative centers on Freeman's choices and experiences to develop their character.