First Impressions: In the story Drown
by Junot Diaz
1) What is the first thing you notice about the passage?
2) What is the second thing?

The image of the observation balloons moving across the sunset is created using -no adjectives -few adjectives -many adjectives

Read the excerpt from infinite jest 'my application's not bought," i am telling them, calling into the darkness of the red cave that opens out before closed eyes. 'tam not just a boy who plays tennis. i have an intricate history. experiences and feelings. i'm complex. "read,' i say. 'i study and read. i bet i've read everything you've read. don't think i haven't. i consume libraries. i wear out spines and rom-drives. i do things like get in a taxi and say, "the library, and step on it." my instincts concerning syntax and mechanics are better than your own, i can tell, with due respect. the theme suggested by the excerpt is about a. being understood b. the value of education c. wisdom versus foolishness d. learning responsibility

What usually comes after a blended quote and what is its purpose?