irony
Paradox Metaphor
Became is the linking verb in that sentence. It connects the subject, He, to the predicate nominative, senator.
Examples of literary works in Region 1, Ilokano, Philippines, include folk songs, riddles, proverbs, lamentations, and epics. Literature in Region 1 became more intense at the beginning of the 20th century. Short stories became more popular.
(Became is the past tense of "become" a linking verb based on "to be." It cannot be used directly in a question as are the versions "did become" or "have become." There is one rarely used form.)"What became of the villagers after the fire?""If he became violent, what would they do with him?""Did the doctor say why it became necessary to change medications?"
He converted from Catholicism and became a Protestant.
Irony
Further questioning will prove my responses to be unvaried. That animal became extinct because its' foraging technique went unvaried.
Aristotle became the first literary critic.
A+=irony
literary voice
A+=irony
Without knowing the context for which this sentence was used, I would say that use of the term "extended literary" can be explained as follows: This use of the word "extended" means over a period of time or for a long time. A "literary and scientific assault" I would interpret to mean a growing use of literature and science and their influences. I interpret the sentence to mean that the Mongols' way of life or social customs were adversely affected by a long term growth in the influence of literature and scientific ideas.
He became the assistant editor at the Southern Literary Messenger.The Southern Literary Messenger.
Literary Voice
Paradox Metaphor
The linking verb in the sentence is "became."
became