Which author did Robert Stone find particularly moving due to their lyricism and sentimentalism?

Exploring the Life and Thoughts of Robert Stone

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John Steinbeck
Paul du Chaillu
Rudyard Kipling
Ernest Hemingway
2.
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What role did Robert Stone hold during his time in the Navy?
Radio Operator
Senior Enlisted Journalist
Navigator
Ship Captain
3.
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What phrase from 'King Lear' resonated with Stone during his experiences in Vietnam?
Unaccommodated man
To be or not to be
All the world's a stage
The better part of valor is discretion
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What does Robert Stone suggest about the nature of perception and reality?
Perception is limited and functional
Perception is always accurate
Reality is an illusion
Reality is a fixed concept
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What does Stone imply about the nature of language in literature?
It is purely rational
It is irrelevant to storytelling
It is a mixture of sound and meaning
It is always clear and direct
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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According to Stone, what is a significant challenge for writers?
Finding inspiration
Understanding grammar
Publishing work
Dealing with loneliness
7.
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How does Stone describe the process of creating characters in fiction?
As a random process
As a mathematical equation
As a form of puppetry
As a simple task
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