Question
Which statements describe Clara Barton? Check all that apply.
She had many jobs in her lifetime.
She was born in Massachusetts.
She still travels the globe giving speeches.
She was instrumental in finding missing Civil War soldiers
She worked to help others in need.
She was very shy.
She attended a university in the United States.
She had many jobs in her lifetime.
She was born in Massachusetts.
She still travels the globe giving speeches.
She was instrumental in finding missing Civil War soldiers
She worked to help others in need.
She was very shy.
She attended a university in the United States.
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Answer
She had many jobs in her lifetime.
She was born in Massachusetts.
She was instrumental in finding missing Civil War soldiers.
She worked to help others in need.
She was very shy.
Highlight descriptive details.
Clara quickly tidied the sick-room, ensuring that her patient had everything he needed to speed his recovery. Blankets were folded neatly at the foot of the bed. The curtains were closed, and David’s medicine was stored neatly on the bedside table.
What inferences can be made about the setting, based on the descriptive details in the passage? Check all that apply.
The setting is dim.
The setting is appealing.
The setting is clean.
The setting is organized.
The setting is cold.
The setting is a barn.
She was born in Massachusetts.
She was instrumental in finding missing Civil War soldiers.
She worked to help others in need.
She was very shy.
Highlight descriptive details.
Clara quickly tidied the sick-room, ensuring that her patient had everything he needed to speed his recovery. Blankets were folded neatly at the foot of the bed. The curtains were closed, and David’s medicine was stored neatly on the bedside table.
What inferences can be made about the setting, based on the descriptive details in the passage? Check all that apply.
The setting is dim.
The setting is appealing.
The setting is clean.
The setting is organized.
The setting is cold.
The setting is a barn.
Answer
The setting is dim.
The setting is clean.
The setting is organized.
Highlight details about David.
"I dare you to climb to the top, Dave!" suddenly challenged a boy in the group.
Almost before the challenge had been given, his coat was off, and he had started toward the new building amid a chorus of cries: "Good for you, Dave!" from the group of young spectators who were always thrilled by his daring exploits.
Use the details you highlighted to answer the questions.
What inference can be made about David, based on the details in the passage?
Is this an example of direct or indirect characterization?
The setting is clean.
The setting is organized.
Highlight details about David.
"I dare you to climb to the top, Dave!" suddenly challenged a boy in the group.
Almost before the challenge had been given, his coat was off, and he had started toward the new building amid a chorus of cries: "Good for you, Dave!" from the group of young spectators who were always thrilled by his daring exploits.
Use the details you highlighted to answer the questions.
What inference can be made about David, based on the details in the passage?
Is this an example of direct or indirect characterization?
Answer
What inference can be made about David, based on the details in the passage?
✔ David liked to take dares.
Is this an example of direct or indirect characterization?
✔ indirect characterization
Highlight descriptive details in this passage.
The house in which the Christmas child was born was a simple farm-house on a hill-top, and inside nearly everything was home-made, even the crib in which the baby was cradled. Outside, the flat flagstone in front of the door was marked by the hand tools of the father.
—”Clara Barton’s Childhood”
Which phrases include descriptive details about the setting? Check all that apply.
“the Christmas child was born”
“the baby was cradled”
“simple farm-house on a hill-top”
“hand tools of the father”
“Outside, the flat flagstone”
“marked by the hand tools”
✔ David liked to take dares.
Is this an example of direct or indirect characterization?
✔ indirect characterization
Highlight descriptive details in this passage.
The house in which the Christmas child was born was a simple farm-house on a hill-top, and inside nearly everything was home-made, even the crib in which the baby was cradled. Outside, the flat flagstone in front of the door was marked by the hand tools of the father.
—”Clara Barton’s Childhood”
Which phrases include descriptive details about the setting? Check all that apply.
“the Christmas child was born”
“the baby was cradled”
“simple farm-house on a hill-top”
“hand tools of the father”
“Outside, the flat flagstone”
“marked by the hand tools”
Answer
“simple farm-house on a hill-top”
“marked by the hand tools”
The house in which the Christmas child was born was a simple farm-house on a hill-top, and inside nearly everything was home-made, even the crib in which the baby was cradled. Outside, the flat flagstone in front of the door was marked by the hand tools of the father.
—”Clara Barton’s Childhood”
What conclusion can be drawn about the setting, based on the descriptive details in the passage?
The house is fancy and elegant.
The house is simple and rustic.
The house was decorated for Christmas.
The house was smaller than the barn.
“marked by the hand tools”
The house in which the Christmas child was born was a simple farm-house on a hill-top, and inside nearly everything was home-made, even the crib in which the baby was cradled. Outside, the flat flagstone in front of the door was marked by the hand tools of the father.
—”Clara Barton’s Childhood”
What conclusion can be drawn about the setting, based on the descriptive details in the passage?
The house is fancy and elegant.
The house is simple and rustic.
The house was decorated for Christmas.
The house was smaller than the barn.
Answer
Read the statements about Clara Barton, then use the drop-down menus to identify each as either direct or indirect characterization.“She learned to cross the little winding French river on teetering logs at its most dangerous depths.”
“That little girl, who remembered nothing but fear of her earliest childhood, was happy when she flaunted her courage.”
“Hour after hour, and day after day, she sat by his bedside, his thin hand clasped in her strong one.”
direct or inderect for each?
“That little girl, who remembered nothing but fear of her earliest childhood, was happy when she flaunted her courage.”
“Hour after hour, and day after day, she sat by his bedside, his thin hand clasped in her strong one.”
direct or inderect for each?
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The statements that describe Clara Barton include:
- She had many jobs in her lifetime.
- She was born in Massachusetts.
- She was instrumental in finding missing Civil War soldiers.
- She worked to help others in need.
The other statements are not accurate:
- She did not travel the globe giving speeches in her later life, as she passed away in 1912.
- While she was known for her strong personality and leadership, she was not described primarily as very shy.
- She did not attend a university; she was educated through private tutoring and a public school system.
So the correct statements are the first four listed.
- She had many jobs in her lifetime.
- She was born in Massachusetts.
- She was instrumental in finding missing Civil War soldiers.
- She worked to help others in need.
The other statements are not accurate:
- She did not travel the globe giving speeches in her later life, as she passed away in 1912.
- While she was known for her strong personality and leadership, she was not described primarily as very shy.
- She did not attend a university; she was educated through private tutoring and a public school system.
So the correct statements are the first four listed.
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Based on the descriptive details in the passage, the following inferences can be made about the setting:
- The setting is clean. (The sick-room is tidied, and items are stored neatly.)
- The setting is organized. (Blankets are folded neatly, and medicine is stored on the bedside table.)
The other options can be evaluated as follows:
- The setting is dim. (This may not necessarily be true; the description does not explicitly indicate the level of light in the room.)
- The setting is appealing. (While the cleanliness and organization could contribute to an appealing setting, the passage does not provide enough detail to definitively say it is appealing.)
- The setting is cold. (The passage does not provide any information about temperature, so this inference cannot be made.)
- The setting is a barn. (There is no indication in the passage that it is a barn; it specifically describes a sick-room, which suggests it is likely a home or a medical setting.)
Therefore, the correct inferences are that the setting is clean and organized.
- The setting is clean. (The sick-room is tidied, and items are stored neatly.)
- The setting is organized. (Blankets are folded neatly, and medicine is stored on the bedside table.)
The other options can be evaluated as follows:
- The setting is dim. (This may not necessarily be true; the description does not explicitly indicate the level of light in the room.)
- The setting is appealing. (While the cleanliness and organization could contribute to an appealing setting, the passage does not provide enough detail to definitively say it is appealing.)
- The setting is cold. (The passage does not provide any information about temperature, so this inference cannot be made.)
- The setting is a barn. (There is no indication in the passage that it is a barn; it specifically describes a sick-room, which suggests it is likely a home or a medical setting.)
Therefore, the correct inferences are that the setting is clean and organized.
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### Inference About David:
Based on the details in the passage, an inference that can be made about David is that he is adventurous and daring. He quickly responds to the challenge to climb to the top of the building, suggesting that he enjoys taking risks and attracts the admiration of his peers with his daring exploits.
### Direct or Indirect Characterization:
This is an example of **indirect characterization**. The inference about David's adventurous nature comes from the actions and reactions described in the passage (such as his rapid response to the challenge and the approval of his peers) rather than a direct statement about his character. It allows readers to conclude his personality traits based on his behavior and the reaction of those around him.
Based on the details in the passage, an inference that can be made about David is that he is adventurous and daring. He quickly responds to the challenge to climb to the top of the building, suggesting that he enjoys taking risks and attracts the admiration of his peers with his daring exploits.
### Direct or Indirect Characterization:
This is an example of **indirect characterization**. The inference about David's adventurous nature comes from the actions and reactions described in the passage (such as his rapid response to the challenge and the approval of his peers) rather than a direct statement about his character. It allows readers to conclude his personality traits based on his behavior and the reaction of those around him.
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The phrases that include descriptive details about the setting are:
- “simple farm-house on a hill-top”
- “Outside, the flat flagstone”
- “hand tools of the father”
- “marked by the hand tools”
These phrases provide specific imagery and context about the physical environment and elements surrounding the house in which Clara Barton was born.
The other phrases—“the Christmas child was born” and “the baby was cradled”—do not provide specific details about the setting itself but rather focus on the events or subjects within that setting.
- “simple farm-house on a hill-top”
- “Outside, the flat flagstone”
- “hand tools of the father”
- “marked by the hand tools”
These phrases provide specific imagery and context about the physical environment and elements surrounding the house in which Clara Barton was born.
The other phrases—“the Christmas child was born” and “the baby was cradled”—do not provide specific details about the setting itself but rather focus on the events or subjects within that setting.
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Based on the descriptive details in the passage, the conclusion that can be drawn about the setting is:
**The house is simple and rustic.**
The phrases "simple farm-house" and "nearly everything was home-made" suggest a humble, unadorned home, characteristic of a rustic setting. The details do not imply elegance or decoration, nor do they provide any information about the house being smaller than a barn.
**The house is simple and rustic.**
The phrases "simple farm-house" and "nearly everything was home-made" suggest a humble, unadorned home, characteristic of a rustic setting. The details do not imply elegance or decoration, nor do they provide any information about the house being smaller than a barn.
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Here’s the classification of each statement about Clara Barton as either direct or indirect characterization:
1. **“She learned to cross the little winding French river on teetering logs at its most dangerous depths.”**
- **Type:** Indirect characterization
- **Explanation:** This conveys Clara's bravery and adventurous spirit through her actions and experiences rather than stating her character traits directly.
2. **“That little girl, who remembered nothing but fear of her earliest childhood, was happy when she flaunted her courage.”**
- **Type:** Direct characterization
- **Explanation:** This sentence directly describes her feelings and her courage, making it clear how she dealt with her past fears.
3. **“Hour after hour, and day after day, she sat by his bedside, his thin hand clasped in her strong one.”**
- **Type:** Indirect characterization
- **Explanation:** This illustrates her dedication, compassion, and strength through her actions without explicitly stating these traits.
So, in summary:
1. Indirect characterization
2. Direct characterization
3. Indirect characterization
1. **“She learned to cross the little winding French river on teetering logs at its most dangerous depths.”**
- **Type:** Indirect characterization
- **Explanation:** This conveys Clara's bravery and adventurous spirit through her actions and experiences rather than stating her character traits directly.
2. **“That little girl, who remembered nothing but fear of her earliest childhood, was happy when she flaunted her courage.”**
- **Type:** Direct characterization
- **Explanation:** This sentence directly describes her feelings and her courage, making it clear how she dealt with her past fears.
3. **“Hour after hour, and day after day, she sat by his bedside, his thin hand clasped in her strong one.”**
- **Type:** Indirect characterization
- **Explanation:** This illustrates her dedication, compassion, and strength through her actions without explicitly stating these traits.
So, in summary:
1. Indirect characterization
2. Direct characterization
3. Indirect characterization
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