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What is the overhand knot used for on a ship

While not as effective as the figure-eight knot in this application, the overhand knot is used as a 'stop-knot' at the free end of a line, to prevent its' slippage through the eyes of pulleys, and to give the sailor 'one last chance' to catch the line before it pays out.

Why do stories include exposition

It provides necessary information so readers can understand the story.

Which best explains how writers use the plot mountain

Though writers use the plot mountain as guideline, they sometimes stray from it as they write.

Why might a writer hint at a conflict in a story's opening

To raise questions the reader will want answered

Which ending would most likely disappoint a reader

An ending the reader can predict right away

Why are in media res openings often effective

They raise questions about what happened before and what will happen after.

What question creates the most tension at the end of the story

Will the women tell the men what they have noticed?

Which is the best example of foreshadowing

A character sees something strange that later turns out to be important.

How can writing about objects help writers achieve compression in their writing

Objects can carry larger implications about people and situations.

Which is the best revision strategy for a writer who writes an ending that is strong but does not quite fit the story

Go back and revise earlier parts of the story.

Which best identifies the moment in the story when Mrs Hale notices the strange pattern in Mrs Wright's sewing

The uhhhh will uhhhh help!!!!

What is a reason a writer might use summary

Writers usually use summary to tell information that they don't want to waste long boring paragraphs on, like scenery or background information.

Which best explains the author's choice to open the story in Martha hale's kitchen

Mrs. Hale's feelings about her kitchen help her understand the crime that happened.

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