The correct answer is D. Two independent clauses.
Explanation:
In grammar, sentences can be simple, compound, complex or compound-complex. In the case of compound sentences, these are sentences that contain two or more independent clauses (clauses that express a complete idea) usually link by a semicolon (;) or one of the coordinating conjunctions (for, but, and, so, or, nor, yet). This occurs in the sentence presented because this contains two independent clauses "The team won the majority of the regular season games" and "they were optimistic about a victorious post-season" joined by the coordinating conjunction "so". Thus, this sentence is compound because it contains two independent clauses.
"how the other half lives" by jacob riis and "the grapes of wrath" by john steinbeck were written mainly to
Answer:
Both were written to expose the desperate and terrible living conditions of poor people.
Explanation:
How the other half lives is a book by Jacob Riis which documents the squalid living conditions in New York City slums in the 1880s. He had his share of experience of poverty which spurred him in making attempts to alleviate the terrible living conditions of poor people. His contributions made Theodore Roosevelt to call him "the most useful citizen in New York City".
The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck is a significant event in the national history. He awakened the nation's comprehension and compassion by exposing the bad living conditions of millions of Americans due to the Dust Bowl and Great Depression.
When your writing a personal essay for your college application you should include all of the following except
A) a clear main idea
B) clear evidence
C) details
D) your academic history
The real answer is academic history!
What are the qualities of Discretion (Mark all that apply.)?
good judgment
beauty
senses
care in speech and action
*Discretion is a character in Everyman*
Good Judgement as well as Care in speech and action are what I would say
I can definately say that Beauty is not the answer and senses could potentially be an answer
The correct options are A) good judgment and D)care in speech and action.
What are the qualities of discretion?
Discretion is “recognizing and avoiding words, actions, and attitudes that could have undesirable consequences” Sometimes the wisest course of action is to say nothing at all and remove yourself from a situation or just to be patient and wait for the right moment.
What is the importance of discretion?Discretion can enable judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and/or juries to implement sentencing policies in line with their own views, even if these policies conflict with formal law.
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. Which situation is best? (1 point)having $3,280.00 in a savings account earning a 4.25% APR and $1,320.00 due on a credit card with a 13.5% APR
having $2,013.85 on a credit card with a 9.85% APR
having $524.85 on a credit card with a 8.4% APR and $790.00 in a savings account at a 4.35% APR
having $1,040.00 on a credit card with a 4.9% APR,
Answer:
The best situation is #1, having $3,280.00 in savings account earning a 4.25% APR and $1,320.00 due on a credit card with a 13.5% APR. I just took the test, and this was the correct answer.
Explanation:
Interest Accrued: ($3,280.00)(0.0425)(1/12) = 11.62
Interest Accrued: ($1,320.00)(0.135)(1/12) = 14.85
Take in consideration for number #1 that there are plenty in savings with low interest, enough for you to pay off the credit card and still have money left.
How does the sun differ in the blackfeet and apache myths?
Answer:
In the Blackfeet myth, the Sun is the Creator; in the Apache myth, the Sun is made by the main Creator.
Explanation:
In therapy, psychoanalysts try to trace unconscious factors that are the source of personal difficulty back to their historical source. Which of the following is an exmple of typical historical source that a psychoanalyst and his or her client might uncover during therapy?
A. an oral fixation
B. failure to overcome "trust vs. mistrust"
C. a lack of contact in infancy
D maternal deprivation,
Why did juliet ask romeo pardon for what he had overheard in the garden?
Juliet begs for pardon because She feared she had been to "light," not "strange," enough.
What proof of love she asks from Romeo?She claims that if he refused to take the name "Montague," she would offer herself to him; alternatively, if he just professed his love for her, she would decline to take the name "Capulet."
Juliet is shocked when Romeo answers to her request since she had assumed she was alone. He responds that love brought him to her when she asks how he came across her.
She feels humiliated since he overheard her declare her love for him. I have no delight of this touch to-night, Juliet declares in scene two after exchanging vows of love. She doubts Romeo's sincerity. She begs his forgiveness because she has been vocal about her love for him.
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I need help on writing this essay on Macbeth. Here is the instructions, I have read Macbeth but I'm not a good writer. Please help me with this.
Is Macbeth a tragedy of fate or of character? In determining your position on this, consider whether the witches play a central or collateral role in shifting the ambitions and actions of the play’s characters.,
Why do you think shakespeare included a play within a play? given that the play performed during the play is the main comedic vessel for the play, what do you think shakespeare is saying about his genre?
Ethics is described as the principles of right and wrong behavior. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F
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The statement is True that ethics is described as the principles of right and wrong behavior.
What do you mean by ethics?
Ethics are defined as the moral principles that provide the basic information about particular person's behavior.
Moreover, it described as the right or wrong principle about what human ought to do, normally in terms of obligations, rights, fairness or specific virtues. These ethics plays an essential role in every individual life and starts from the birth of child.
Adding to it, there are basically five examples of ethics that consists of honesty, loyalty, integrity, respect, selflessness and responsibility. There are a lot of ethics used in business. Business Ethics is known as the use of ethics and ethical principles to solve business dilemmas.
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How does the author achieve his purpose of highlighting Iqbal’s bravery in these frames?
by showing Iqbal helping others escape the factory owner
by showing the factory owner making a deal with Iqbal’s family
by showing the factory owner making a threat directed at Iqbal
by showing Iqbal telling the factory owner he is leaving
The correct answer is "by showing Iqbal telling the factory owner he is leaving". In the mid-1990s, a bright young youth made a global impact on child slavery. Iqbal became one of the many child bonded laborers at the carpet factory. Despite working 14 hour days six days a week, Iqbal never earned enough money to pay off the debt, the cost of his “apprenticeship”, his tools, his food, fines for his mistakes or the rising interest.
What are text features?
Obvious statements of purpose that appear in fiction only
Small details in fiction and nonfiction that guide readers
Clues about main ideas that appear in nonfiction only
Items such as the author's name and the publication city
Answer:
Small details in fiction and nonfiction that guide readers
Explanation:
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Read the following passage:
"Within a decade," promised the top representative of the world's mightiest country, "no man, woman or child will go to bed hungry."
Geoffrey Lean, "One Poor Harvest Away from Chaos"
How does the passage appeal to ethos?
A. It shows that the author is biased against the poor.
B. It uses a quote from a public figure to establish credibility.
C. It introduces the main idea of the article.
D. It makes the audience feel better about the problem.
Answer:
C. It introduces the main idea of the article.
Explanation:
The writer of the newspaper article has started his text with the given quotation. It introduces his main idea and his intention is to appeal to the readers' sense of ethics -ethos-. In fact, the quotation he has used was said by Dr Henry Kissinger in 1974 at the World Food Conference, and this article is from 2011. Geofry Lean claims that hunger has become even a larger problem since that time and he supports this fact with reliable evidence.
When analyzing the setting, the reader should consider:
the time of day during which the story takes place
the characters and their actions toward one another.
the city in which the story takes place.
the atmosphere or mood of the place
Choose all that apply,
Final answer:
The setting in literature includes the time of day, the specific location, the atmosphere or mood, and the time period of the story. These aspects together establish the context and environment where the plot unfolds and characters interact, and they play a significant role in shaping the reader’s perception and understanding of the narrative.
Explanation:
When analyzing the setting of a story, a reader should indeed consider various elements that contribute to the overall atmosphere and context in which the characters and plot are situated. The time of day during which the story takes place can set expectations for what might happen, as different events are often associated with different times, such as morning or midnight. Furthermore, the city or precise location where the events unfold - whether it be a zoo, a residence, or the wilderness - introduces unique circumstances that affect the story.
The atmosphere or mood of the place, informed by geography, weather, and social conditions, creates an environment that can profoundly influence the narrative and thematic development. For example, Edgar Allan Poe uses a dark, oppressive setting in The Fall of the House of Usher to evoke feelings of confinement and depression, effectively sharing the narrator's experiences with the reader through the story's setting.
We also examine how the setting interacts with the plot and characters; whether it's a crucial aspect of the story's development or simply a backdrop. Time period is another critical component, affecting the language, atmosphere, or social circumstances within the story. The duration of the story's events, from beginning to end, helps to understand the narrative's pace and progression.
Finally, when a story's setting is not directly defined, the interpretive work falls to other storytelling components, such as costuming or prop selections, in order to provide clues about the setting.
In sum, the time of day, the location, the atmosphere, and the time period are all critical when considering a story's setting.
Two teams battled for the city championship. The Tomcats and the Huskies were the teams. Which sentence combines the two sentences with an appositive phrase? Two teams battled for the city championship, and the Tomcats and the Huskies were the teams. Two teams called the Tomcats and the Huskies battled for the city championship. The Huskies and the Tomcats were two teams that battled for the city championship. Two teams, the Tomcats and the Huskies, battled for the city championship. Description
Answer: D) Two teams, the Tomcats and the Huskies, battled for the city championship.
Explanation: an appositive phrase is a noun phrase that gives further information or explains a noun that is right before it. From the given options, the one that combines the two sentences by using an appositive phrase, is the corresponding to option D: Two teams, the Tomcats and the Huskies, battled for the city championship, where "the Tomcts and the Huskies" is the appositive phrase, because it gives information about the noun "teams."
Read the excerpt from “Raymond's Run.” I’ve got Raymond walking on the inside close to the buildings, ‘cause he’s subject to fits of fantasy and starts thinking he’s a circus performer and that the curb is a tightrope strung high in the air. What does this excerpt reveal about Raymond’s character? He is playful and creative.
Answer: (A)He is playful and creative.
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(A)He is playful and creative.
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I believe it is difficult for those who publish their own memoirs to escape the imputation of vanity; nor is this the only disadvantage under which they labour: it is also their misfortune, that what is uncommon is rarely, if ever, believed, and what is obvious we are apt to turn from with disgust, and to charge the writer with impertinence. People generally think those memoirs only worthy to be read or remembered which abound in great or striking events, those, in short, which in a high degree excite either admiration or pity: all others they consign to contempt and oblivion. It is therefore, I confess, not a little hazardous in a private and obscure individual, and a stranger too, thus to solicit the indulgent attention of the public; especially when I own I offer here the history of neither a saint, a hero, nor a tyrant. I believe there are few events in my life, which have not happened to many: it is true the incidents of it are numerous; and, did I consider myself an European, I might say my sufferings were great: but when I compare my lot with that of most of my countrymen, I regard myself as a particular favourite of Heaven, and acknowledge the mercies of Providence in every occurrence of my life. If then the following narrative does not appear sufficiently interesting to engage general attention, let my motive be some excuse for its publication. I am not so foolishly vain as to expect from it either immortality or literary reputation. If it affords any satisfaction to my numerous friends, at whose request it has been written, or in the smallest degree promotes the interests of humanity, the ends for which it was undertaken will be fully attained, and every wish of my heart gratified. Let it therefore be remembered, that, in wishing to avoid censure, I do not aspire to praise.
That part of Africa, known by the name of Guinea, to which the trade for slaves is carried on, extends along the coast above 3400 miles, from the Senegal to Angola, and includes a variety of kingdoms. Of these the most considerable is the kingdom of Benin, both as to extent and wealth, the richness and cultivation of the soil, the power of its king, and the number and warlike disposition of the inhabitants. It is situated nearly under the line, and extends along the coast about 170 miles, but runs back into the interior part of Africa to a distance hitherto I believe unexplored by any traveller; and seems only terminated at length by the empire of Abyssinia, near 1500 miles from its beginning. This kingdom is divided into many provinces or districts: in one of the most remote and fertile of which, called Eboe, I was born, in the year 1745, in a charming fruitful vale, named Essaka. The distance of this province from the capital of Benin and the sea coast must be very considerable; for I had never heard of white men or Europeans, nor of the sea: and our subjection to the king of Benin was little more than nominal; for every transaction of the government, as far as my slender observation extended, was conducted by the chiefs or elders of the place. The manners and government of a people who have little commerce with other countries are generally very simple; and the history of what passes in one family or village may serve as a specimen of a nation. My father was one of those elders or chiefs I have spoken of, and was styled Embrenche; a term, as I remember, importing the highest distinction, and signifying in our language a mark of grandeur. This mark is conferred on the person entitled to it, by cutting the skin across at the top of the forehead, and drawing it down to the eye-brows; and while it is in this situation applying a warm hand, and rubbing it until it shrinks up into a thick weal across the lower part of the forehead. Most of the judges and senators were thus marked; my father had long born it: I had seen it conferred on one of my brothers, and I was also destined to receive it by my parents. Those Embrence, or chief men, decided disputes and punished crimes; for which purpose they always assembled together. The proceedings were generally short; and in most cases the law of retaliation prevailed.
What is the author’s viewpoint about the place where he was born and raised?
A) It is a challenging place to grow up.
B) It is beautiful and has many natural attributes.
C) It is critical to the larger kingdom.
D) It is dangerous and has been torn by war.
How is the viewpoint identified in Part A shaped by the author's cultural experiences?
A) The custom of cutting and scarring the forehead of the Embrence causes him to view his village with fear.
B) His village is fertile, attractive, and remote, resulting in a pleasant, sheltered childhood.
C) The great distance from his village to the capital of Benin makes him overvalue the village environment.
D) He learned his attitude from his father, who was a powerful local figure and, therefore, awed the author.
PART A
It is beautiful and has many natural attributes.
PART B
His Village is fertile, attractive, and remote, resulting in a pleasant, sheltered childhood.
which statement best describes the importance of Orestes' story in the odyssey?
Read the following paragraph, and then answer the question. In the play The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, people in a small town began to accuse townsfolk of being witches. No one was safe, and many people were hanged. Arthur Miller wrote this play in 1953 during the McCarthy period, when Americans were accusing each other of subscribing to Communist beliefs. Miller's play clearly reflects the madness of that era. What is wrong with this excerpt from a literary analysis essay? A. It uses a second-person point of view. B. It does not give enough detail about the author's life. C. It describes story events in the past tense. D. It connects the author's personal life to story events.
The analysis of the excerpt reveals that none of the provided options accurately point out a fault in the passage, as it correctly connects Arthur Miller's play 'The Crucible' to its historical context of McCarthyism without the issues suggested by the options.
Explanation:To address the question regarding what is wrong with the excerpt from a literary analysis essay about The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, let's examine the options given. The paragraph in question outlines the parallels between the Salem witch trials depicted in Miller's play and the McCarthyism era of the 1950s, where accusations of communism caused widespread fear and unjust persecution in America.
Option A suggests the problem is the use of a second-person point of view, which is incorrect since the excerpt does not use "you" or directly address the reader.Option B proposes that the issue lies in the lack of detail regarding Arthur Miller's personal life, but the purpose of this excerpt is more focused on the thematic and historical connections rather than biographical details.Option C mentions the use of past tense to describe story events, which is standard practice in literary analysis and is not an issue.Option D notes the connection of the author's personal life to story events. However, this linkage is both accurate and relevant, since Miller's inspiration for The Crucible was directly influenced by his experiences and observations during the McCarthy era, making D an incorrect choice as well.Therefore, the real discrepancy is that none of the options accurately identify a fault in the excerpt. The paragraph appropriately connects historical context with literature without committing the errors described in the options provided.
Read this excerpt from Canto XIX of the Inferno:
And [Pope Nicholas III] cried, "Are you already standing there, Are you already standing there, Boniface? By several years the record lied to me! "Are you so quickly glutted with the wealth Which did not make you fear to take by guile The lovely lady and then lay her waste?" I acted like a person who's left standing -- Not comprehending what's been said to him -- Half-mocked and at a loss to make an answer. Then Virgil spoke up, "Tell him right away, 'I am not he, I'm not the one you think!'" And I replied as I had been instructed.
What is most likely Dante's purpose for including this scene?
A. To show the audience that he believed Boniface deserved to be in Hell as well.
B. To show the audiences that even popes are human and capable of mistakes.
C. To emphasize Dante's need to impress Virgil with his knowledge of sinners.
D. To emphasize that Pope Nicholas III should not be in Hell.
On mine, it said that A was correct.
Answer:
A. To show the audience that he believed Boniface deserved to be in Hell as well.
Explanation:
Dante Alighieri's famous epic poem "Divine Comedy" consists of three parts- Inferno, Purgatory and Paradise. The part of Inferno is the first, showing Virgil and Dante in the world of suffering interacting with the various sinners.
The excerpt given in the question is from Canto XIX where Virgil and Dante had gone to the Third pouch, a place where the sinners of simony are punished. One of the souls they meet was that of Pope Nicholas III who mistook Dante for Boniface. Now, Boniface was also a pope during that time but was still alive when the this scene was happening. By his mistaken identification of Dante as Boniface, Pope Nicholas seems to provide a reference to the future of Boniface. Dante included this scene to show the audience that even Pope Boniface is also deserving of hell.
Identify the correct sentence.
A.
The beach which closes after Labor Day, has white sand.
B.
The beach which, closes after Labor Day has white sand.
C.
The beach which closes after Labor Day has white sand.
D.
The beach, which closes after Labor Day, has white sand.
Identify the correct sentence.
A.
I bought a, beautiful pitcher, and eight glasses.
B.
I bought a beautiful pitcher, and eight glasses.
C.
I bought a beautiful, pitcher, and eight glasses.
D.
I bought a beautiful pitcher and eight glasses.
Identify the correct sentence.
A.
The music made me sleepy.
B.
All, of us, went for a walk.
C.
The music made, me sleepy.
D.
All of us, went for a walk.
Identify the correct sentence.
A.
As the band marched across the field the crowd cheered.
B.
As the band, marched across the field the crowd cheered.
C.
As the band marched across the field, the crowd cheered.
D.
As the band marched across, the field the crowd cheered.
Identify the correct sentence.
A.
He works long hours yet he keeps up with his studies.
B.
He works long, hours yet he keeps up with his studies.
C.
He works long hours yet he keeps, up with his studies.
D.
He works long hours, yet he keeps up with his studies.
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Explain how verbal and non verbal cues can give different messages. Provide specific examples to illustrate your points.
Verbal and nonverbal cues together shape communication, with nonverbal elements such as facial expressions, gestures, tone, and environment either supporting or contradicting verbal messages. Understanding and aligning these cues enhance message delivery and interpretation.
Explanation:Verbal and nonverbal cues play critical roles in communication, often sending different or complementary messages. Verbal communication involves the words we use, while nonverbal communication encompasses our gestures, facial expressions, tone of voice, and even our appearance and environment. These elements together create a fuller picture of the message being conveyed. For example, someone saying they are fine with a smile conveys a coherent message, whereas the same words said with a frown or crossed arms can suggest the opposite.
Facial expressions can greatly enhance or contradict the verbal message. A genuine smile while expressing happiness supports the verbal message, whereas a smirk could suggest sarcasm or disbelief.Gestures, such as nodding while agreeing, reinforce the verbal affirmations. However, shaking one’s head while saying “yes” sends a mixed signal, causing confusion.Tone of voice and volume can also significantly alter the message. A soft, gentle tone might convey care, whereas a loud and harsh tone could imply anger or frustration, regardless of the words used.The environment and personal presentation, including attire and cleanliness, provide nonverbal clues about a person's social status, professionalism, or even their current mood and intentions.Nonverbal cues can mislead or provide a deeper understanding of the verbal message, depending on their coherence. Being aware of and mastering both verbal and nonverbal communication can drastically improve interpersonal interactions and the effectiveness of the message delivered.
Zack wants to be a landscape designer. Which qualification would best prepare him for work in this career? knowledge of soil types and possible plants that would grow in an area the ability to train and observe animals skills for handling tools and heavy equipment for food production coordination and dexterity, for moving objects in the logging field
The correct answer is A) knowledge of soils types and possible plants that would grow in the area.
The qualification that would best prepare Zack for his work as a landscape designer is knowledge of soils types and possible plants that would grow in the area.
A landscape designer thinks of the best way to use the spaces in construction talking in consideration the land, the space, the purpose of the construction, the ecology and the respect of the environment. That is why one of the qualifications that would best prepare Zack for his work as a landscape designer is knowledge of soils types and possible plants that would grow in the area. He is responsible for creating functional and practical spaces that relate to the whole concept of the construction and the area.
In to Kill a Mockingbird for chapter 5, what does Maudie's comparison between Jem and Jack reveal to us about what Jem might really be thinking about Boo and the items left in the tree?
In chapter 5 of To Kill a Mockingbird, Miss Maudie's comparison between Jem and Jack reveals Jem's genuine curiosity and fascination with Boo Radley and the items found in the tree. This comparison also highlights the contrast in attitudes between Jem's open-mindedness and his Uncle Jack's narrow perspective.
Explanation:In chapter 5 of To Kill a Mockingbird, Miss Maudie likens Jem to his Uncle Jack in terms of their contrasting attitudes towards Boo Radley and the items found in the tree. Jem's curiosity and fascination with Boo's mysterious nature is evident through his desire to unravel the mystery surrounding him, while Uncle Jack dismisses Boo as a strange and irrelevant figure.
Miss Maudie's comparison reveals that Jem is genuinely intrigued by Boo Radley and is likely pondering the significance of the objects left in the tree. Jem's curiosity and desire for adventure compel him to explore the unknown, wanting to understand Boo and the reasons behind the items. This comparison also highlights the stark contrast between Jem's open-mindedness and his Uncle Jack's narrow perspective.
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Which of the following items might serve as a prop? (1 point)\
A. a dialogue
B. a magazine
C. a scene
D. a set
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1. B
2. C
3. B
4. B
5. A
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Reread paragraph 2 of this speech excerpt. What was President Kennedy's main reason for writing this paragraph?
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Question: Reread paragraph 2 of this speech excerpt. What was President Kennedy's main reason for writing this paragraph?
Options:
To warn U.S citizens that sending a spacecraft to the moon and back would be dangerous.To describe what a spacecraft going to the moon would be like. To convince U.S citizens to consider a career related to space exploration.To explain that a moon mission would be an amazing feat that required boldness.Answer: The correct answer is: To explain that a moon mission would be an amazing feat that required boldness.
Explanation: President Kennedy mentions that the equipment that will be used is all that will be needed for having enough guidance, propulsion, control communications and food and survival for landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to the Earth but that it will be a challenge due to many factors, one of them being the speed which has dangerous heat effects. In the end of his speech, he mentions the need of doing this right the first time and that they must be bold to accomplish it.
Answer: The correct answer is: To explain that a moon mission would be an amazing feat that required boldness.
Explanation:
How do you think romeo and juliet will react to the threats?
When telemachus visits Sparta and meets melanus and Helen. there are a number of ironic situations that occur. identify and describe one example of irony in that episode of the odyssey
When Pisistratus and Telemachus are getting married, the king and queen recount Odysseus’s adventures at Troy. Helen recalls that once Odysseus disguised himself as a beggar to invade the city walls. Then, the King tells the story of the Trojan horse. According to his account, the divine Proteus told him that Odysseus was still alive but he was imprisoned in Calypso's island. Therefore, Telemachus decides to to set sail for Ithaca. Knowing this the suitors of Odysseus’s house try to capture Telemachus upon his return. Penelope, the mother of Telemachus doesn't want to lose her son, as well. Then, Athena assures her about her son's protection.
In both plots, the author refers frequently to smells. Explain how the description of smells differ in each plot. How do these differences affect each plot?
Answer:
Explanation:
In the first novel, the author senses the hospital, which makes him sick, and in the second plot, the scent of the Battle of the Blossoms (which is most likely smoke and possibly incense from the band of warriors). The hospital scent may be a residual feeling from the Aztec warriors finding its way into his dream of the hospital because the narrator says he "doesn't dream smells." The smells described in each plot are different, for example, in the plot where the man was in the hospital getting his x-ray, he said it smelled like reek, and in the plot where he was running through swaps, he said it smelled like war. This difference affects the sound of each plot because, in the first plot, there was no mention of any scent, while in the second plot, there was more mention of the smell.