Question

1) In a short answer where you include textual evidence for your support, answer the following question.
The story takes place during the Franco-Prussian War. What state is Paris in at the beginning of the story?
Explain in easy 8th grader words

Answer 1

Which story are you working on? I can write the short answer with textual evidence once you tell me the title (or paste the passage).

While you get that to me, here’s a quick template and an example you can use. It’s written in simple 8th‑grade words.

Template
- Short answer (one sentence): [State of Paris].
- Textual evidence (quote): “[exact sentence from the story].”
- Explanation (one or two sentences in simple words): Say how the quote shows Paris is in that state.

Example (not from a real story — just to show the format)
- Short answer: At the beginning of the story Paris is under siege and in a state of fear and shortage.
- Textual evidence (quote): “The city was besieged; food was scarce and the people waited anxiously for news.”
- Explanation: This quote shows Paris is surrounded by enemy forces (“besieged”), and people are worried because there is not much food. That means life is hard and scary for the people living there.

Send the story title or the exact lines you need to use and I’ll make a real short answer with proper textual evidence in easy words.