Writers organize their writings to make an impact on their readers. In Muir's writing about the Calypso Borealis, he places different ways to view his journey close together. Read the following paragraph and explain the opposite views present in the paragraph. What impact does Muir make when he places these opposite views close together?

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fatima0520 · Answer

Oftentimes I had to sleep without blankets, and sometimes without supper, but usually I had no great difficulty in finding a loaf of bread here and there at the houses of the farmer settlers in the widely scattered clearings. With one of these large backwoods

fatima0520 · Answer

i dont want the answer, i just dont understand the question, help?

anonymous · Answer

Is that the full paragraph?

fatima0520 · Answer

yes

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anonymous · Answer

I think so, the last sentence just didn't seem complete so I was confused.

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anonymous · Answer

I think it means that at times he had to suffer horribly, with not even the basic human needs fulfilled, or any sort of comforts. (IE; food and warmth.) Other times during his journey he has this, and no struggles. So the impact it makes is by explaining the ups and downs of his journey.

fatima0520 · Answer

oh, ok i understand it now. Thank you!

anonymous · Answer

No problem, glad I could help. c:

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