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HS: English 3B [M] (Prescriptive) (GP) / 9:Contemporary Literature
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Read the passage.

Feld is a shoemaker who came to America from Poland. He has a helper named Sobel. Feld wishes that his daughter, Miriam, would go to college. Miriam enjoys reading books that Sobel lends her, but she would rather work than go to school. Feld admires a college student named Max because he has worked hard to get an education.

In this summary of a passage from “The First Seven Years” by Bernard Malamud, what is the main plot element?


rising action, because it describes events that lead to the climax


inciting incident, because it tells of Feld’s wishes for Miriam


exposition, because the summary describes the story’s characters


foreshadowing, because it hints at Feld’s plans for Max and Miriam

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Answer 1

The main plot element in the summary of the passage is **exposition, because the summary describes the story’s characters**. This part of the story sets the scene and introduces the reader to Feld, his helper Sobel, and Feld's daughter Miriam, along with their relationships and desires.