Question
Which detail from the story best develops the central idea that Michelle is learning to understand how other people feel?
Question 6 options:
"At first she wanted to intern at her dad's gas station, but her teacher told her she needed to branch out and signed Michelle up at the Oakcourt Nursing Home, only 15 minutes away from her house."
"As soon as he saw her, Erkan's face brightened and he stopped looking like a stricken animal and instead looked like someone who recognized a dear old friend."
"Still, Michelle had been curious, and she felt sorry that Erkan had a bad reputation among the staff."
"So she decided that the next time she brought supplies to his room, instead of avoiding Erkan, she would play along with whatever he said."
Question 6 options:
"At first she wanted to intern at her dad's gas station, but her teacher told her she needed to branch out and signed Michelle up at the Oakcourt Nursing Home, only 15 minutes away from her house."
"As soon as he saw her, Erkan's face brightened and he stopped looking like a stricken animal and instead looked like someone who recognized a dear old friend."
"Still, Michelle had been curious, and she felt sorry that Erkan had a bad reputation among the staff."
"So she decided that the next time she brought supplies to his room, instead of avoiding Erkan, she would play along with whatever he said."
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The detail that best develops the central idea that Michelle is learning to understand how other people feel is:
**"So she decided that the next time she brought supplies to his room, instead of avoiding Erkan, she would play along with whatever he said."**
This statement illustrates Michelle's growth in her understanding and empathy towards Erkan, indicating that she is actively choosing to engage with him rather than avoid him, which reflects a deeper awareness of his feelings and needs.
**"So she decided that the next time she brought supplies to his room, instead of avoiding Erkan, she would play along with whatever he said."**
This statement illustrates Michelle's growth in her understanding and empathy towards Erkan, indicating that she is actively choosing to engage with him rather than avoid him, which reflects a deeper awareness of his feelings and needs.