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How can one support an analysis of explicit meanings drawn from a text?
by quoting parts of the text that are interesting or compelling to readers by quoting parts of the text that are interesting or compelling to readers by comparing the text to another text about which a similar analysis could be made by comparing the text to another text about which a similar analysis could be made by explaining the analysis in detail and drawing conclusions about the text by explaining the analysis in detail and drawing conclusions about the text by providing details or quotations from the text that show the analysis is accurate
by quoting parts of the text that are interesting or compelling to readers by quoting parts of the text that are interesting or compelling to readers by comparing the text to another text about which a similar analysis could be made by comparing the text to another text about which a similar analysis could be made by explaining the analysis in detail and drawing conclusions about the text by explaining the analysis in detail and drawing conclusions about the text by providing details or quotations from the text that show the analysis is accurate
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Use the paragraph to answer the question. One day Ruky’s “Cor! Cor!” had sounded oftener than usual. His rosy face had bent saucily to kiss Cora’s upturned forehead, as she raised her arms to lift him from the tree; but the sparkle in his dark eyes had seemed to kindle so much mischief in him that his sister’s patience became fairly exhausted. What connotation does the word mischief have in this context?
a very negative connotation a very negative connotation a slightly negative connotation a slightly negative connotation a slightly positive connotation a slightly positive connotation a very positive connotation
a very negative connotation a very negative connotation a slightly negative connotation a slightly negative connotation a slightly positive connotation a slightly positive connotation a very positive connotation
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Which element of plot structure is usually the longest?
exposition exposition climax climax falling action falling action rising action
exposition exposition climax climax falling action falling action rising action
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Which sentences are examples of direct characterization? Select the two correct answers.
Leslie smiled widely, jumping up and down as she watched all her friends arrive. Leslie smiled widely, jumping up and down as she watched all her friends arrive. Tomas clasped his hands together and fidgeted, eager to escape to the quiet of the patio. Tomas clasped his hands together and fidgeted, eager to escape to the quiet of the patio. “Oh. Hi, Shanto,” Andi said, a shocked look on her face. She was surprised and not entirely happy to see him. “Oh. Hi, Shanto,” Andi said, a shocked look on her face. She was surprised and not entirely happy to see him. Anzia smiled at her audience as she stepped up to the podium. She was confident and ready for her speech. Anzia smiled at her audience as she stepped up to the podium. She was confident and ready for her speech. Marcus rushed onto the train just before the doors closed. All through the ride, he kept checking the time on his phone.
Leslie smiled widely, jumping up and down as she watched all her friends arrive. Leslie smiled widely, jumping up and down as she watched all her friends arrive. Tomas clasped his hands together and fidgeted, eager to escape to the quiet of the patio. Tomas clasped his hands together and fidgeted, eager to escape to the quiet of the patio. “Oh. Hi, Shanto,” Andi said, a shocked look on her face. She was surprised and not entirely happy to see him. “Oh. Hi, Shanto,” Andi said, a shocked look on her face. She was surprised and not entirely happy to see him. Anzia smiled at her audience as she stepped up to the podium. She was confident and ready for her speech. Anzia smiled at her audience as she stepped up to the podium. She was confident and ready for her speech. Marcus rushed onto the train just before the doors closed. All through the ride, he kept checking the time on his phone.
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How can readers tell the difference between complex and static characters?
Static characters are usually the protagonists in a story. Static characters are usually the protagonists in a story. A complex character will have more dialogue, and they will perform more actions in a story. A complex character will have more dialogue, and they will perform more actions in a story. Static characters are usually the antagonists in a story. Static characters are usually the antagonists in a story. A complex character is dynamic, and their actions will influence the plot of the story.
Static characters are usually the protagonists in a story. Static characters are usually the protagonists in a story. A complex character will have more dialogue, and they will perform more actions in a story. A complex character will have more dialogue, and they will perform more actions in a story. Static characters are usually the antagonists in a story. Static characters are usually the antagonists in a story. A complex character is dynamic, and their actions will influence the plot of the story.
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GPT 3.5
by providing details or quotations from the text that show the analysis is accurate.
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GPT 3.5
In this context, the word "mischief" has a slightly negative connotation. The phrase "the sparkle in his dark eyes had seemed to kindle so much mischief in him" suggests that the character Ruky's mischievous behavior was causing frustration or annoyance to his sister.
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The rising action is usually the longest part of the plot structure. It encompasses the series of events that build suspense, develop the conflict, and lead to the climax of the story. The rising action typically takes up the majority of the narrative, as it sets the stage for the climax and introduces various obstacles, challenges, and complications for the characters to overcome.
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The two correct answers for examples of direct characterization are:
1. Tomas clasped his hands together and fidgeted, eager to escape to the quiet of the patio.
2. Anzia smiled at her audience as she stepped up to the podium. She was confident and ready for her speech.
Direct characterization refers to when the author explicitly states a character's traits or qualities. In the given sentences, both Tomas and Anzia's traits are directly mentioned by the author.
1. Tomas clasped his hands together and fidgeted, eager to escape to the quiet of the patio.
2. Anzia smiled at her audience as she stepped up to the podium. She was confident and ready for her speech.
Direct characterization refers to when the author explicitly states a character's traits or qualities. In the given sentences, both Tomas and Anzia's traits are directly mentioned by the author.
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A complex character is dynamic, and their actions will influence the plot of the story.