Previously you read a chapter of h. g. wells’ novel war of the worlds and listed to orson welles’ radio broadcast of war of the worlds. you also learned how to support your ideas when writing.
now write a paragraph outlining the similarities and differences between the chapter and the radio broadcast of war of the worlds.
your paragraph must answer the following question:
which version of war of the worlds is more effective in creating fear of the unknown?

What is the effect of the author's choice of the word loathsome rather than hateful in this sentence from the count of monte cristo? two soldiers were accordingly sent for, and the inspector descended a stairway, so foul, so humid, so dark, as to be loathsome to sight, smell, and respiration. it reveals that the unpleasant aspects of the stairway are manmade. it stresses the disgusting, offensive nature of the stairway. it suggests that the soldiers are used to the place and do not hate it. it implies that the effects of the stairway are felt only by the inspector.