Ji had her art supplies packed in a plastic bin strapped to the back of her bike. She'd left her house before dawn to catch the sunrise over the Pacific. Her dad had fussed over her by making sure she had her reflective gear on and in working order. He'd also made her check twice that she had her cellphone.

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Grateful for her father's attentions and anxious to be free of them, Ji had set out at a moderate pace while most high school kids slept in on a Saturday.
Ji peddled on and thought about how she loved to capture her surroundings at sunrise: the tipuana tree near her back patio, the tram map at the Lemon Grove station that would take her to downtown San Diego, the evening primroses that would stay open until the high, hot sun shined at noon.
Today, Ji planned to sketch at the beach and decide on a new color pallet for her next painting. Once at the beach, Ji unpacked her sketchbook, pencils, and paint pens. She spread her wind jacket on the sand like it was a blanket and began drawing.Before dawn on Saturday, Asher's running shoes smacked the damp sand on the beach.
On his left, waves rolled in an even rhythm that sent up frothy white fingers that scraped the shore and receded. Here, then gone. Here, then gone. The words matched his footfalls.
Asher didn't mind the semi-darkness but looked forward to the sky breaking with light.
Coach had suggested the team put in extra endurance and weight work this weekend.
Their high school volleyball team had a chance to go far this season; he dreamed of making it to the state championship game, but the competition was fierce.
Minutes ticked by with Asher's legs and arms pumping. A crack of slender pink-orange light stretched on the horizon, just enough that Asher saw something massive and heaving on the shore in front of him. Panicky and uncertain of what was in his path, he felt goosebumps rise on his skin. After a few strides closer to the giant form, he had a strange, uncanny feeling he knew what it was, and because of this, he didn't turn back.
Use the beginning of the story to answer the question.
Analyze how this parallel plot creates tension.
(1 point)
The parallel plots describe two unrelated characters who will likely interact in the same setting with an unknown form on the beach.
The parallel plots present two characters who go to the same
• high school but don't know each other, and there is a possibility of them meeting on the beach.
The parallel plots introduce two friends who are doing different
• activities on a Saturday morning, and this creates problems with the friendship.
The parallel plots set up a scene where two characters meet to find out about something mysterious on the beach.
Use the beginning of the story to answer the question.
Is each statement true or false?
(1 point)True
False
Ji wants to swim after painting at the beach.

Ji and Asher were both up earlier than an average high school student on a Saturday morning.

Ji and Asher plan to meet that morning near the large form on the beach.

Asher plays on a volleyball team that could make it to the state championship.

Answer 1

Analysis of Parallel Plot Creating Tension

The parallel plots describe two unrelated characters who will likely interact in the same setting with an unknown form on the beach. This setup creates tension as both Ji and Asher are drawn to the same location (the beach) for different reasons, and the presence of the mysterious form adds an element of suspense. The uncertainty of what the form is and how it might affect both characters amplifies the tension as the narrative progresses, leading readers to wonder how their paths will intersect.

True or False Statements

1. Ji wants to swim after painting at the beach.
   False - There is no mention of Ji wanting to swim; her focus is on painting and sketching.

2. Ji and Asher were both up earlier than an average high school student on a Saturday morning.
   True - Ji left her house before dawn, and Asher is running on the beach early in the morning, both of which are earlier than typical for high school students on a Saturday.

3. Ji and Asher plan to meet that morning near the large form on the beach.
   False - There is no indication in the text that they are planning to meet; their paths may cross by coincidence.

4. Asher plays on a volleyball team that could make it to the state championship.
   True - The text states that Asher's volleyball team has a chance to go far this season and that he dreams of making it to the state championship game.

Answer 2

What’s the answer to the first one

Answer 3

The answer to the first statement, "Ji wants to swim after painting at the beach," is False. The text does not mention Ji wanting to swim; her focus is on sketching and deciding on a new color palette for her painting.

Answer 4

The first question

Answer 5

Apologies for any confusion earlier! The answer to the first question about how the parallel plot creates tension is:

The parallel plots describe two unrelated characters who will likely interact in the same setting with an unknown form on the beach.

This choice emphasizes the suspense of their potential encounter as they approach the mysterious form, building anticipation for the reader.

Answer 6

This excerpt connects the stories of two otherwise unrelated people, Li and Asher. What is the author's purpose in making the two stories overlap?
(1 point)
to show that two seemingly
• different people have much in common
O to show how unusual situations can bring people together
O to underscore the importance of taking action to protect nature
to bring the story to its conclusion
• after relieving the tension in the story

Answer 7

The author's purpose in making the two stories overlap is to show how unusual situations can bring people together. This overlap creates a scenario where two characters from different backgrounds and activities may interact due to a shared experience related to the mysterious form on the beach. This connection can lead to unexpected encounters and insights, highlighting the theme of connection in unusual circumstances.