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Reading Selections (There are two!)
"An Accidental Meeting"
1Abigail Munson stood under the glow of the gas lamp, waiting for a hansom cab. It was a soggy, cold morning, and she wished she could be at home in front of a warm fire. However, on this dreary January morning, Abigail was on her way to visit her father who was recovering from a long illness.
2 She was lost in thought thinking about how difficult the past few weeks had been for her and her father. It was just the two of them now, and she could not bear the thought of losing him. The sound of hoofbeats jarred her back to the present. As she bent down to collect her belongings, she was suddenly splashed with a drenching spray of muddy water. Shocked by the cold water, Abigail dropped her satchel and let out a loud shriek.
3 Jonathan Crather, who was mending a pair of trousers in his tailor shop, saw the hansom cab roll through the puddle of water and spray a woman with water. He was furious that the driver didn’t stop to apologize. Jonathan dropped the trousers on the table and rushed out the door to render aid to the soaking wet young woman.
4 “Are you alright, ma’am?”
5 Abigail turned around and saw a handsome young man staring intently at her. His thick wavy black hair blew in the cold wind, and his beautiful brown eyes revealed compassion and concern. His tattered and threadbare clothing was covered by a soiled, stained apron. Abigail was mortified to see that several people had witnessed her being splashed by the hansom cab. She supposed she should say something.
6 “Yes, I am alright,” Abigail said, shivering in the cold.
7 “Please allow me to get you out of this dreadful weather. My name is Jonathan Crather, and I own the tailor shop across the street. My assistant, Mrs. Babcock, will gladly assist you in getting dry. Let’s go before you catch pneumonia.” Jonathan picked up her satchel, gently took her by the arm, and led her into his shop.
8 “Thank you, sir. My name is Abigail Munson, and I am so sorry to be so much trouble.”
9 “It is no trouble at all, and please call me Jonathan.”
10 After Mrs. Babcock had gotten Abigail warm and dry, Jonathan escorted Abigail to a comfortable chair in front of a roaring fire and gave her a cup of piping hot tea. Jonathan and Abigail talked for over an hour and discovered they knew some of the same people. She finished her tea and thanked Jonathan for being a kind and thoughtful gentleman.
11 As she opened the door to leave, Jonathan asked her if it would be possible to take her out to dinner. Abigail happily accepted Jonathan’s dinner invitation. She could hardly believe that getting splashed with water would lead to being asked out by a very handsome man. She was humming as she walked down the street, unaware that she was smiling.
"A Day in the Park"
As I walked past the oak tree
In the park that glorious spring day
A handsome, well-dressed gentleman espied me
Through the swaying blooms of May
He walked in my direction
A slight smile formed on his face
He seemed sincere in his affection
And he spoke with style and grace
Could this actually be happening?
Would he fall in love with me?
My heart was wildly beating
As I dreamed of what could be!
Practice 2: Comparing and Contrasting Literature
5 of 75 of 7 Items
Question
All literary devices are similar in both passages except:
Responses
Setting.
Setting.
Imagery.
Imagery.
Narration.
Narration.
Character actions.
Character actions.
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"An Accidental Meeting"
1Abigail Munson stood under the glow of the gas lamp, waiting for a hansom cab. It was a soggy, cold morning, and she wished she could be at home in front of a warm fire. However, on this dreary January morning, Abigail was on her way to visit her father who was recovering from a long illness.
2 She was lost in thought thinking about how difficult the past few weeks had been for her and her father. It was just the two of them now, and she could not bear the thought of losing him. The sound of hoofbeats jarred her back to the present. As she bent down to collect her belongings, she was suddenly splashed with a drenching spray of muddy water. Shocked by the cold water, Abigail dropped her satchel and let out a loud shriek.
3 Jonathan Crather, who was mending a pair of trousers in his tailor shop, saw the hansom cab roll through the puddle of water and spray a woman with water. He was furious that the driver didn’t stop to apologize. Jonathan dropped the trousers on the table and rushed out the door to render aid to the soaking wet young woman.
4 “Are you alright, ma’am?”
5 Abigail turned around and saw a handsome young man staring intently at her. His thick wavy black hair blew in the cold wind, and his beautiful brown eyes revealed compassion and concern. His tattered and threadbare clothing was covered by a soiled, stained apron. Abigail was mortified to see that several people had witnessed her being splashed by the hansom cab. She supposed she should say something.
6 “Yes, I am alright,” Abigail said, shivering in the cold.
7 “Please allow me to get you out of this dreadful weather. My name is Jonathan Crather, and I own the tailor shop across the street. My assistant, Mrs. Babcock, will gladly assist you in getting dry. Let’s go before you catch pneumonia.” Jonathan picked up her satchel, gently took her by the arm, and led her into his shop.
8 “Thank you, sir. My name is Abigail Munson, and I am so sorry to be so much trouble.”
9 “It is no trouble at all, and please call me Jonathan.”
10 After Mrs. Babcock had gotten Abigail warm and dry, Jonathan escorted Abigail to a comfortable chair in front of a roaring fire and gave her a cup of piping hot tea. Jonathan and Abigail talked for over an hour and discovered they knew some of the same people. She finished her tea and thanked Jonathan for being a kind and thoughtful gentleman.
11 As she opened the door to leave, Jonathan asked her if it would be possible to take her out to dinner. Abigail happily accepted Jonathan’s dinner invitation. She could hardly believe that getting splashed with water would lead to being asked out by a very handsome man. She was humming as she walked down the street, unaware that she was smiling.
"A Day in the Park"
As I walked past the oak tree
In the park that glorious spring day
A handsome, well-dressed gentleman espied me
Through the swaying blooms of May
He walked in my direction
A slight smile formed on his face
He seemed sincere in his affection
And he spoke with style and grace
Could this actually be happening?
Would he fall in love with me?
My heart was wildly beating
As I dreamed of what could be!
Practice 2: Comparing and Contrasting Literature
5 of 75 of 7 Items
Question
All literary devices are similar in both passages except:
Responses
Setting.
Setting.
Imagery.
Imagery.
Narration.
Narration.
Character actions.
Character actions.
Skip to navigation
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To compare and contrast the two selections, "An Accidental Meeting" and "A Day in the Park," we can examine the elements you've highlighted: setting, imagery, narration, and character actions.
1. **Setting**:
- In "An Accidental Meeting," the setting is a cold, soggy morning in a city, where Abigail is waiting for a cab to visit her ailing father.
- In "A Day in the Park," the setting is a glorious spring day in a park, symbolizing warmth and new beginnings.
**Conclusion**: The settings are different, as one is dreary and cold while the other is vibrant and lively.
2. **Imagery**:
- "An Accidental Meeting" uses detailed imagery to describe the cold, muddy environment and the comforting warmth of the tailor shop.
- "A Day in the Park" evokes imagery of blooming flowers and a beautiful spring day, filled with light and life.
**Conclusion**: The imagery contrasts as well, with one focusing on a negative, cold experience and the other on positive, vibrant natural beauty.
3. **Narration**:
- "An Accidental Meeting" is narrated in a third-person perspective, providing insight into both Abigail's and Jonathan’s thoughts and emotions.
- "A Day in the Park" is written in a first-person perspective, conveying the narrator's intimate thoughts and feelings directly.
**Conclusion**: The narration styles are different, with one being third-person and the other first-person.
4. **Character Actions**:
- In "An Accidental Meeting," Jonathan takes the action of helping Abigail after she gets splashed, demonstrating kindness and concern, while Abigail is initially shocked and later grateful.
- In "A Day in the Park," the character actions center around the narrator's emotional reactions as a handsome gentleman approaches, with a focus on longing and hope.
**Conclusion**: Character actions differ; one involves an act of service and assistance, while the other revolves around internal emotional response and anticipation of a relationship.
Given this analysis, the aspect that stands out as fundamentally different between the two passages is the **setting**, with "An Accidental Meeting" taking place in a cold, dreary atmosphere and "A Day in the Park" being set in a bright, lively spring park.
1. **Setting**:
- In "An Accidental Meeting," the setting is a cold, soggy morning in a city, where Abigail is waiting for a cab to visit her ailing father.
- In "A Day in the Park," the setting is a glorious spring day in a park, symbolizing warmth and new beginnings.
**Conclusion**: The settings are different, as one is dreary and cold while the other is vibrant and lively.
2. **Imagery**:
- "An Accidental Meeting" uses detailed imagery to describe the cold, muddy environment and the comforting warmth of the tailor shop.
- "A Day in the Park" evokes imagery of blooming flowers and a beautiful spring day, filled with light and life.
**Conclusion**: The imagery contrasts as well, with one focusing on a negative, cold experience and the other on positive, vibrant natural beauty.
3. **Narration**:
- "An Accidental Meeting" is narrated in a third-person perspective, providing insight into both Abigail's and Jonathan’s thoughts and emotions.
- "A Day in the Park" is written in a first-person perspective, conveying the narrator's intimate thoughts and feelings directly.
**Conclusion**: The narration styles are different, with one being third-person and the other first-person.
4. **Character Actions**:
- In "An Accidental Meeting," Jonathan takes the action of helping Abigail after she gets splashed, demonstrating kindness and concern, while Abigail is initially shocked and later grateful.
- In "A Day in the Park," the character actions center around the narrator's emotional reactions as a handsome gentleman approaches, with a focus on longing and hope.
**Conclusion**: Character actions differ; one involves an act of service and assistance, while the other revolves around internal emotional response and anticipation of a relationship.
Given this analysis, the aspect that stands out as fundamentally different between the two passages is the **setting**, with "An Accidental Meeting" taking place in a cold, dreary atmosphere and "A Day in the Park" being set in a bright, lively spring park.