Which of the following fits the description of a flat character?
a. the soldier maintains his love for his country despite losing several members of his squad in a battle
b. the taxi driver is a student at the most prestigious law school in the country during the day
c. the teacher allows some students to talk and chew gum during class but punishes other students for doing the same
d. the politician who supports environmental policies conspires with oil companies that want to drill in a nature preserve

D. The politician who supports environmental policies conspires with oil companies that want to drill in a nature preserve

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answer: a: they can affect the author’s perspective and in turn the theme and purpose for the writing.

the author's background and time period greatly affect the text that the author produces. this is because we are all a reflection of our time period and background. depending on where and when we were born, we will find some questions more important than others. for example, if we are a wealthy person born in medieval times, we will most likely be interested in courtly love and stories of knights and honour. however, if we are born in the 20th century in africa, we might instead focus on colonialism and its effects on the newly liberated countries. the theme and the purpose of writing are both affected by these conditions.

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a. "there, said he, there is something for you."

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"said he" should not have been part of what is in the dialogue.