Question

which element is used in both \ambush\ and \facing it\ to create tension and conflict?
○ the minimal use of descriptive words
○ the addition of several fictional elements
○ the conflicted thoughts of the narrators
○ the insertion of frequent flashbacks

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• "the minimal use of descriptive words": Both works use descriptive language, so this is incorrect.
• "the addition of several fictional elements": "Facing It" is a poem with non - fictional (autobiographical) elements, and "Ambush" has non - fictional aspects too, so this is wrong.
• "the conflicted thoughts of the narrators": In "Ambush", the narrator has conflicting thoughts about the war and his actions. In "Facing It", the narrator (the poet) has conflicted thoughts about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and his past. This fits.
• "the insertion of frequent flashbacks": "Facing It" does not use frequent flashbacks, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

C. the conflicted thoughts of the narrators