Language Development: Author's Style

Identify the choice that best answers the question.

Which of these sentence structures best illustrate a conversational, intimate diary style? Choose two options.
A. To remain at home had become impossible; to hide, the best solution.
B. The best solution was to hide, for remaining at home had become impossible.
C. Staying wouldn't have been safe, you know—it could have killed us—so we hid.
D. When remaining at home became impossible, the best solution was to go into hiding.
E. We hoped to stay in our home, but that was impossible, so we just knew it was best to hide.

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The two options that best illustrate a conversational, intimate diary style are:

C. Staying wouldn't have been safe, you know—it could have killed us—so we hid.
E. We hoped to stay in our home, but that was impossible, so we just knew it was best to hide.

Both sentences use a more personal and informal tone, making them feel more like a conversation or diary entry.

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