<em>Notice that Euchner uses present-tense verbs in his account. </em>
<em> 1. In what verb tense is historical text usually written?</em>
- <em>In both past and present. It is necessary to use the present tense to discuss the actions and ideas that are present in the text. For example, “Edgar Allan Poe in his Method of Composition explains all the steps he generally follows to write short stories”. In this example it is stated that despite Edgar Allan Poe is dead his ideas are present in his Method of Composition. </em>
- <em>We use the past tense when writing about specific historical events. For example, “Winston Churchill said that Germany was dangerously building his armies again.” </em>
<em> 2. What effect does using present-tense verbs create? </em>
- <em>The effect it has, is related to the fact that despite the writer is dead or alive, his or her ideas continue to be present. Literature is a present observable fact.</em>
When Crusoe vows to return home if he survives the first trip he is unsure about his decision to disobey his father.
Answer: Option A
<u>Explanation:
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Robinson Crusoe’s father was not in favour of Robinson Crusoe going out into the sea and becoming a sailor, but rather wanted him to refrain from sailing and rather live a modest life. He disobeys him and sets off for an adventure on a ship which faces a disaster and finally wrecks.
It was then he questioned his decision to defy the decision of his father and wanted to come back home, but later he changed his mind and boarded another ship for an adventure.
Answer:
- 2. I learned about the audition for the spring musical at my school.
- 1. I stayed after school once to work on a monologue with a teacher.
- 4. I went to the audition and barely remembered all my lines.
- 3. I realized that I need to practice more if I really want a role.
Explanation:
Aditi learned about an audition that was due to take place and so was interested in it. She then stayed after school once in order to practice for the audition with a teacher.
After this she then went to the audition but since she had only practiced once she barely remembered all her lines. She then realized that she needed more practice if she was to get a role.
