Could you please compare the style of these short stories below by answering the questions.




Please answer each question separate of each story



1.Are most words single syllable or multisyllable? What is the effect produced by this length?



2.Do most of the words have a hard or a smooth sound? What effect does this sound pattern have on the mood and pace of the story?



3.Do most of the words have a positive or a negative connotation? What effect does this connotation have on the tone of the story?



4.Figurative Language: Give examples, and name the devices used. By using these devices, what effect is created?



5.Sentence Structure: Are the sentences long and flowing, or short and choppy? What is the effect of the chosen sentence length?