Question

An author wants to write about a character who faces a challenge with bravery instead of fear. Which setting would help the author best send this message to the reader?(1 point)
Responses

The top of a ski run that goes straight down through a narrow passage lined by a forest of trees on both sides.
The top of a ski run that goes straight down through a narrow passage lined by a forest of trees on both sides.

A kitchen table inside a warm apartment building in New York City’s Upper West Side.
A kitchen table inside a warm apartment building in New York City’s Upper West Side.

Inside a school cafeteria at the end of a long line of students waiting to get their meals, trays in hand.
Inside a school cafeteria at the end of a long line of students waiting to get their meals, trays in hand.

By the edge of a babbling brook that is trickling slowly over smooth river rocks.
By the edge of a babbling brook that is trickling slowly over smooth river rocks.

Answer 1

The best setting to convey a character facing a challenge with bravery instead of fear would be **the top of a ski run that goes straight down through a narrow passage lined by a forest of trees on both sides**.

This setting inherently presents a physical challenge that requires courage to confront. The steepness and potential dangers of skiing provide a clear contrast between fear and bravery, allowing the character’s internal struggle and ultimate bravery to shine through as they prepare to descend the run. The natural elements of the forest further heighten the intensity of the situation, making it an ideal backdrop for an inspiring tale of courage.