A story focuses on a girl named Devannie moving to a new school and feeling like an outsider. During the story, Devannie runs for president of the student council. Her adversary, Carletta—a popular student who has been cruel to Devannie—invites people to an invitation-only party at her house to discuss plans for the upcoming school year. Devannie invites the entire student body to a meeting in the field next to the school. Devannie wins the student council election by a few votes.
How does setting contribute to Carletta’s characterization?
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The exclusiveness of the party setting reinforces Carletta’s attitude toward others.
The exclusiveness of the party setting reinforces Carletta’s attitude toward others.
Having the party at her home shows that Carletta is open to inviting others into her space.
Having the party at her home shows that Carletta is open to inviting others into her space.
The party setting shows that Carletta is most comfortable in familiar surroundings.
The party setting shows that Carletta is most comfortable in familiar surroundings.
Having the party far from the school shows that Carletta cares less about the student council than Devannie.
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The correct response is: The exclusiveness of the party setting reinforces Carletta’s attitude toward others.
This choice highlights how Carletta uses the invitation-only party to create a divide and showcase her desire to maintain her social status and control over her peers, illustrating her unwelcoming and exclusive nature.
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