Asked by Alexandria

The main purpose of the rising action in a short story is to


A- give background information about the characters.


B- describe the highest action, or turning point, of the story.


C- build interest and suspense.


D- answer the reader's questions.



My choice is C.






In "The Glass of Milk," after the woman helps the boy, the author says, "she [gazes] out at the street, at a distant point in space, and her face seemed sad." From this detail readers can infer that


A- the boy’s behavior embarrasses the woman.


B- the woman wishes she had not helped the boy because she dislikes him.


C- the woman pities the boy and others who face similar troubles.


D- the woman wishes other people had helped the boy.



My choice is C.





James Thurber wrote which of the following kinds of literature?


A- essay


B- horror


C- humor


D- Naturalistic



My choice is C.




Answers

Answered by bobpursley
I agree on all three.
Answered by Ms. Sue
I agree with your answers.
Answered by Alexandria
Thank you bobpursley, and thank you Ms. Sue!!
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're welcome, Alexandria.
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