Understanding Author's Craft

What is the primary focus of the author's craft as discussed in the introduction?

• The 'what' and 'why' of the author's choices

• The author's background

• The author's favorite books

• The author's writing style

How does the metaphor of rain and tears help convey Ruben's emotions?

• It shows he loves rainy days

• It highlights his joy

• It indicates his anger

• It emphasizes his sadness

What does the repetition of the word 'bike' signify in the story?

• Ruben's dislike for bikes

• Ruben's fear of riding bikes

• Ruben's indifference to bikes

• Ruben's strong desire for a bike

Why does the author use italics for the $100 bill in the story?

• To show it's fake

• To emphasize its importance

• To indicate it's lost

• To highlight its color

What is the purpose of using dashes in the story?

• To confuse the reader

• To separate different stories

• To create pauses and emphasize dramatic moments

• To make the text longer