Question

question 8 (1 point)
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why does sedaris include nonsense words in his quotations, such as \ensigiejsokhjx\?

1. this was a typo in the story. it should have been words.
2. in her meanness, the teacher was making up words to confuse them.
3. because he doesnt not understand his teacher. it sounds like gibberish.

question 9 (1 point)
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what does the exposition of david sedaris story \me talk pretty one day\ provide?

1. information about how at last, he could finally understand french.
2. information about where is is in france, the name of school he is going to, his age, and how anxious/nervous he can be.
3. information about his life growing up in the united states.

Explanation:

For Question 8, in Sedaris' work, the use of nonsense words often reflects his confusion or the incomprehensibility of the situation, such as not understanding his teacher. For Question 9, the exposition of a story typically sets the scene, including details about the setting, the character's state - like anxiety, etc.

Answer:

Question 8: 3) Because he doesn't not understand his teacher. It sounds like gibberish.
Question 9: 2) Information about where is is in France, the name of school he is going to, his age, and how anxious/nervous he can be.