Sinking and Swaddled

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by Beth Gilstrap

Ona walked for days, determined to find safety on higher ground. If she read her instruments correctly, she was adjacent to a national forest. The public would not stand for the sinking of a national forest so when she found a slate bungalow, she settled there. Though two walls were missing, she concluded it was due to wind and rain and the birch tree that had swindled its way up and through the middle of the sweet, abandoned home. It wasn’t sinking.

"Sinking and Swaddled" from Deadheading and Other Stories © Beth Gilstrap. Published by Red Hen Press, 2021.

Question
Use the paragraph to answer the question.

What central idea is conveyed by the use of sensory and kinesthetic imagery in the sentence?

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Responses

Ona is worried about the damage she sees at the bungalow and suspects it will decay further.
Ona is worried about the damage she sees at the bungalow and suspects it will decay further.

Ona will only stay briefly in an abandoned bungalow because it is missing two walls.
Ona will only stay briefly in an abandoned bungalow because it is missing two walls.

Ona finds a bungalow that is falling apart but feels safer there than where she was before.
Ona finds a bungalow that is falling apart but feels safer there than where she was before.

Ona does not want to stay at the damaged bungalow she finds on her way to the national forest.
Ona does not want to stay at the damaged bungalow she finds on her way to the national forest.
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Answer 1

The correct response is:

Ona finds a bungalow that is falling apart but feels safer there than where she was before.

This central idea is conveyed through the imagery of the damaged bungalow juxtaposed with Ona's determination to seek safety on higher ground, suggesting that despite the physical decay of the structure, it provides her a sense of security compared to her previous situation.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Sure! Let's analyze the paragraph and the options more closely.

In the excerpt from "Sinking and Swaddled," Ona observes the condition of the slate bungalow, noting that it has two walls missing but feeling that it is not sinking and thus finds it a suitable shelter compared to her previous situation. The use of sensory and kinesthetic imagery indicates her mixed feelings of concern and relief in her new surroundings.

Let's quickly review the answer choices:

1. Ona is worried about the damage she sees at the bungalow and suspects it will decay further.

   • This option suggests a focus on worry, which is not strongly supported by the text. Ona seems to accept the situation of the bungalow.

2. Ona will only stay briefly in an abandoned bungalow because it is missing two walls.

   • This implies a temporary stay solely based on the physical condition. The text doesn't indicate that she plans to leave immediately because of the walls.

3. Ona finds a bungalow that is falling apart but feels safer there than where she was before.

   • This option captures the essence of the narrative. Despite the decay, Ona settles there, suggesting it provides her with safety compared to where she was.

4. Ona does not want to stay at the damaged bungalow she finds on her way to the national forest.

   • This option implies a rejection of the bungalow, which isn't conveyed in the text. Ona chooses to settle in the bungalow, indicating acceptance of her situation.

Given that Ona chooses to stay in a damaged but non-sinking place because it provides her with a sense of safety, the most accurate choice is indeed:

Ona finds a bungalow that is falling apart but feels safer there than where she was before.

This answer aligns with the central themes of seeking safety in a precarious situation and the imagery that conveys both concern and a sense of refuge.

I hope this thorough analysis helps clarify why the third option is the best choice based on the text!