Read paragraph 17 from the passage and the excerpt below from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. I have faults enough, but they are not, I hope, of understanding. My temper I dare not vouch for. It is, I believe, too little
yielding-certainly too little for the convenience of the world. I cannot forget the follies and vices of others so soon as I
ought, nor their offenses against myself. My feelings are not puffed about with every attempt to move them. My temper
would perhaps be called resentful. My good opinion once lost, is lost forever.
Which statement describes the authors' use of structure in the two paragraphs?
Both authors utilize dialogue to resolve conflict by characterizing the speakers as arrogant and unkind.
O Both authors utilize metaphors to develop the conflict surrounding the need for the characters to correct their flaws.
her best friend
The author of Pride and Prejudice uses a metaphor to suggest the speaker believes he is more virtuous than other people,
while the author of Little Women uses a metaphor to emphasize the benefit of humility.
nly wished she
o The author of Pride and Prejudice uses first person narration to have a character acknowledge his own flaws, while the
author of Little Women uses dialogue to have one character identify another character's flaws.
Laurie's money.
muster
ting desperately to
to be sure, but all