"When he gets drunk, he sings old country songs. And blues, too. And he sounds good. Like a pro. Like he should be on the radio. He plays guitar and the pianoa little bit. And he has his old saxophone from high school" (Alexie,2007:13)
According to the novel The absolutely diary of a part time indian
1. What is te text saying?
2. Based on what evidence?
3. How does it say it?
1. The text is describing the musical talents and abilities of a specific individual when he is drunk.
2. The evidence provided is that when this person is intoxicated, he sings old country songs and blues very well, like a professional musician. The text also mentions that he plays the guitar and piano to some extent, and still has his old saxophone from high school, suggesting that he may have had previous experience and practice with these instruments.
3. The text uses descriptive language and specific examples to convey the message. It states that he sings old country songs and blues, emphasizing his musical ability in those genres. The mention of him sounding like a pro and potentially being radio-worthy further emphasizes his talent. The inclusion of him playing guitar, piano, and having a saxophone from high school supports the idea of his musical skills and experience.
1. The text is describing the musical talent of a character when he is drunk, specifically mentioning his ability to sing old country songs and blues. It also mentions that he plays the guitar, piano, and owns a saxophone from high school.
2. The evidence for this statement comes from the text itself, which explicitly states that the character sings old country songs and blues when he is drunk, and that he sounds good, like a professional musician. It also mentions that he plays the guitar and piano to some extent and owns a saxophone.
3. The text conveys this information by directly describing the character's activities and talents. It uses straightforward language and provides specific details, such as the types of music he sings, his proficiency in playing different instruments, and his possession of a saxophone from high school. The tone is descriptive and appreciative of the character's musical abilities.