Watch the 1983 film version of this scene. then reread the excerpt. how did director lewis teague stay true to the original novel? what liberties did he take with the script? what inferences did you make in the text passage that are retained or abandoned in the film version? in about 300 words, analyze the choices he made and the effects these changes have on your perception of the characters as well as the film’s level of suspense.

Where does writer's block come from? briefly describe each of the four possible reasons that writer's block occurs. asap!

1. a poem that tells a story irony 2. taking on human characteristics narrative 3. a direct comparison between two things personification 4. words that are opposite the thoughts in a speaker's mind simile 5. implied comparison introduced with "as" and "like idiom 6. one's own manner of speaking metaphor

The following question refers to “the philosophy of composition” by edgar allan poe and on writing by stephen king. what is a key difference in the use of details in the texts? poe’s essay is dominated by facts, while king’s memoir is dominated by images and examples. poe references numerous authors and literary works, while king does not reference any other authors or literary works. poe includes a list of all the poems he has written, while king includes a list of all the books he has written. poe’s essay is full of personal details about his wife and children, while king’s memoir is filled with details about his pets.