A writer can write anything in a humorous tone - even a funeral (as in "Four Weddings and a Funeral").
An author might choose to write in a humorous tone to lighten the mood in a serious story, engage readers and keep them entertained, or to satirize social issues or human behaviors in a playful manner.
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when she want to showcases another author personality
it might be her own personal answer. we should ask the author for this question.
A company may choose to remain private so that they don't have to tell the public about their business decisions. They may also choose to remain private to prevent the public from knowing about their financial situation.
It might be a humorous or coloquial way to say the parents are ill, or sick.
This might be because the author might not want the text to be to long. Also, that the author didn't want the text to have to many details to make it personal so it points directly to the authors life. These are suggestions. This might not be the answer that you are looking for, but this is my explaination.
The author might make the porter a humorous character to provide comic relief in the story, to contrast the seriousness of the other characters, or to highlight social hierarchies by portraying a character of lower status with humor. It can also help to add depth and complexity to the story by showing different facets of human nature.
The 5th amendment protects against self-incrimination. It doesn't prohibit it, because you can choose to allow yourself to be questioned. It does make sure you can choose not to speak in a situation where you might be inclined to say things you will regret.
It might poo on the road then you step in it or it might take you for a walk! :P
A government could choose to use a non-bid contract in cases involving sensitive information and projects. The government might choose to go with a trusted contractor instead of inviting bids.
An author might choose a first person narrator to create a sense of intimacy and immediacy with the reader, allowing for a deeper exploration of the narrator's thoughts, feelings, and motivations. This narrative perspective can also provide a more personal and subjective view of the story, enhancing the reader's connection to the protagonist and their experiences.
To make it sound less what it really was.