The author states, "Jeff surprised me with an early graduation present: a trip to Boston. He paid for the hotel, the car and the plane tickets. We toured campus and visited Fenway Park and did some sightseeing around New England. We ate at a lot of Pizza Huts, and we judged them against ours. The verdict: None of them seemed to be very much fun." I believe the author used this sentence in paragraph 13 to show the strong bond that developed between him and Jeff. It contributes to the author’s purpose by showing how his initial dislike for his job, and his even stronger desire to quit, led to a deep friendship and positive impact on his life.

The author states, "Pizza Hut became not only my escape from home but also, in many ways, an alternate home. In my real home, I felt unstable and out of control. At work, the path seemed clear: Work hard and do things right, and you will succeed." I believe the author used this sentence in paragraph 12 to show a turning point in his attitude, moving from hating his dishwashing duties to finding purpose and stability at Pizza Hut. It contributes to the author’s purpose by showing us how the job gave him a sense of control and direction, contrasting with his earlier frustration and with his chaotic home life.

The author states, "At home, the chore I hated most was dishes. A few years earlier, my mother’s then boyfriend instilled a loathing of that task by making me scrub the Teflon off a cookie sheet, believing that it was grease." I believe the author used this sentence in paragraph 6 to provide background on his negative feelings toward washing dishes. It contributes to the author’s purpose by setting up the stage for his future encounter with his manager, Jeff, where he learns to overcome his pride and take on challenging task such as the dishes.

"The Pizza Hut was old, and in the back it had three giant sinks instead of a dishwasher." I believe the author used this sentence in paragraph 4 to show the tough working conditions he faced at pizza hut. It contributes to the author’s purpose by highlighting how his challenging environment helped him build his character and learn the value of perseverance in the towards end .

The author states,"I started working at Pizza Hut in December 1989, when I was a freshman in high school." I believe the author used this sentence in paragraph 2 to set up the beginning of his story and show us how young and inexperienced he was when he started working. It contributes to the author’s purpose by showing how this early job became a key part of his growth and the lessons he learned.

In the paragraph, the word "but" signals a shift in the conversation. Before Sam says, "But I can prove it," Fernando is skeptical about Sam’s claim. The word "but" shows that Sam believes he can back up his words. It helps create a turning point in the conversation, as Sam is about to reveal something important to prove his point.

(The picture below) This text feature and pictures help readers understand ocular albinism by showing how it affects eye appearance, like red or light-colored eyes. It supports the excerpt by highlighting what made Sam Hill’s eyes unique and why others viewed him differently, emphasizing his condition as special and unique.

This is a key detail because we can now see where his name comes from. In paragraph 1, it states, "This led to names such as 'devil boy,' and Sam Hill became Sam Hell." This helps explain why Sam was called "Sam Hell." The teasing and bullying he faced due to his red eyes, caused by his condition of ocular albinism, led to the nickname "devil boy," which later transformed into Sam Hell. This detail is important because it shows how Sam’s unique condition affected his life and the way others saw him.

This is an unknown word. We can use context clues from paragraph 1 to determine that "ocular albinism" refers to a rare condition that affects a person's eyes. The context clue is in the description, where it says that "Sam's father said this in response to Sam's red eyes, which are a result of his rare genetic condition." Based on this, ocular albinism means a genetic condition that causes someone to have red eyes.

The author mentions that Mike Aspinall juggles his blog with a full-time job in digital marketing. This highlights the challenge of balancing influencer work with other professional responsibilities. The purpose is to show that many micro-influencers are not only dependent on their social media for income, and challenges the idea of it being a full-time, easy career.

The author talks about the issue of celebrities being required to label paid posts to make it clear when they are being paid to promote something. This shows the author’s purpose of addressing the ethical challenges in influencer marketing. By highlighting these concerns, the author emphasizes the need for more transparency in the influencer industry.

The author includes expert opinions on how social media affects mental health to look deeper into the discussion of social media beyond influencer success and earnings. The purpose is to highlight the negative effects of social media culture, urging readers to think critically about its impact on both influencers and their followers.

By showing that influencers like Bunker and Lavinia put in significant behind-the-scenes work, I believe the author aims to challenge the idea that influencer careers are easy or require no effort. The author’s purpose here is to show that success in the influencer world requires hard work, planning, and creativity, not just posting on social media.

The authors use of diction in paragraph 4 ,“micro-influencers.” Shows the people with followings between 10,000 and 100,000. This is important because the author uses this terminology to emphasize and show that not all influences are super famous, and shows the other side of popularity on social media.

The author contrasts the glamorous image of Jordan Bunker on Instagram with his real life, where he lives with his parents and works from his bedroom. This shows the difference between what is shown online and the reality, helping readers see that social media often doesn’t show the true life of social influencers.

The author states, "With movements so swift they seemed simultaneous, Atticus’ hand yanked a ball-tipped lever as he brought the gun to his shoulder.” The author uses Words like "swift," "yanked," and "simultaneous" to emphasize the precision and mastery of Atticus in this moment. This highlights his calmness under pressure and this earns Atticus respect.

Paragraph 5 states, “He was not playing or sniffing at foliage: he seemed dedicated to one course and motivated by an invisible force...”<br /> The author uses Words like "dedicated" and "motivated by an invisible force" to imply a sense of impending danger, which can suggest the theme of unavoidable challenges in life.

Characterization of Atticus Finch: In pararaph 11 it states, "Atticus shook his head vehemently: Don’t just stand there, Heck! He won’t wait all day for you." This shows Atticus as discliplined and humble. Despite his skill, he downplays his ability, reflecting a modest and humble character who does not seek attention for his talents.

Effects of Figurative Language: I thought he moved like an underwater swimmer; time had slowed to a nauseating crawl.” This simile shows the slow, vivid nature of the moment when Atticus takes the shot, this heightens the suspense and the reader feels the intensity of the scene.

Imagery: The authors use of vivid imagery of the dog’s body after the shot creates a clear but unsettling picture in the reader’s mind. This reinforces the tension and conclusion of the situation, that the dog is dead and there's no going back.

Th mention of changing bandages emphasizes the ongoing nature of the healing process. By focusing on the repetitive task of bandage changes, the author emphasizes physical and emotional effort involved in the narrators recovery. This purposeful detail highlights the narrator’s gradual healing and care provided by the medical staff. This reinforces the theme of recovery and healing process.

I believe the chewing gum symbolizes a small comfort that provides a little emotional relief to the narrator during their hospital stay. Chewing gum is an experience for every child, show when the nurse gave her a whole pack this represents kindness and care from the hospital staff. This provides the narrator with an enjoyable experience and promotes positive feelings towards the hospital environment.

The narrators use of dialogue “Mommy, help me!” reveals the urgent need for assistance . This shows the mother’s role as a caregiver to the narrator. The urgency and fear in the narrator’s voice highlights the seriousness of the situation and the emotional experience. This dialogue adds realism and also emphasizes the narrator's dependence on their mother.

The narrator uses “half-mummy” to reflect the narrator's childlike imagination. This metaphor also illustrates how children, like her, use creative language to cope in traumatic situations. I made a connection to this because in sports everytime I get injured I always try to make light of the situation. By incorporating this playful metaphor, the author highlights the narrator’s ability to find humor in a difficult situation. I believe the author purposely did this to add depth to their character.

The narrator purposely uses contrast between the upsetting experience of the fire to the hospital’s clean environment to highlight the shift from danger to safety. The hospital’s cleanliness emphasizes the relief the narrator feels in this new environment. This contrast the narrator uses emphasizes a sense of security in the narrators chaos.

The author uses sensory details which were smell, sound, and sight to create an vivid depiction of the fire’s impact. By describing the crackling sound and the smell of burning the author intensifies the readers experience. These sensory elements conveys the physical pain and also the chaos of the moment.