ELA 9 A Semester Exam

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Question
Use the paragraph to answer the question.

“When you told me you were a pet detective, I’ll be honest,” Joan said, “I thought you were a few sandwiches short of a picnic.”

I smiled, giving her cat Scruffy a quick scratch behind the ears. “I get that a lot.”

“But you did it,” Joan said. “You brought Scruffy back! How did you find her?”

I paused, my smile frozen in place. The real story was long, a bit gross, and definitely not something my neighbor Joan would enjoy. After some quick mental calculations, I landed on a version of the tale that only involved a few minor mistruths.

“It’s funny you ask…” I began.

How does using the euphemism “a few sandwiches short of a picnic” affect the narrative?

(1 point)
Responses

It tells the reader more about both characters.
It tells the reader more about both characters.

It creates tension between Joan and the narrator.
It creates tension between Joan and the narrator.

It gives the conversation a more casual tone.
It gives the conversation a more casual tone.

It makes Joan’s statement seem less insulting.
It makes Joan’s statement seem less insulting.
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