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Use paragraph 1 from “Dusk” to answer the question. Which best describes the setting at the beginning of the story? Select the correct answers from the lists. (1 point) The setting of the story is a in the .
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Norman Gortsby sat on a bench in the Park, with his back to a strip of bush-planted sward, fenced by the park railings, and the Row fronting him across a wide stretch of carriage drive. Hyde Park Corner, with its rattle and hoot of traffic, lay immediately to his right. It was some thirty minutes past six on an early March evening, and dusk had fallen heavily over the scene, dusk mitigated by some faint moonlight and many street lamps. There was a wide emptiness over road and sidewalk, and yet there were many unconsidered figures moving silently through the half-light, or dotted unobtrusively on bench and chair, scarcely to be distinguished from the shadowed gloom in which they sat. Question Use paragraph 1 from “Dusk” to answer the question. Which best describes the setting at the beginning of the story? Select the correct answers from the lists. (1 point) The setting of the story is a in the .
Based on the description from paragraph 1 of “Dusk,” the setting of the story can be described as:
The setting of the story is a park in the early evening.
This captures the key details from the text regarding the location (a park) and the time (early March evening with dusk).
Use paragraph 1 from “Dusk” to answer the question. Which phrases give a sense of the time of day? Select the two correct answers. (1 point) Responses moving silently moving silently wide emptiness wide emptiness faint moonlight faint moonlight half-light half-light dotted unobtrusively
The two phrases from paragraph 1 of “Dusk” that give a sense of the time of day are:
- faint moonlight
- half-light
These phrases contribute to the atmosphere of evening and dusk described in the text.
The Open Window by H. H. Munro (Saki) “My aunt will be down presently, Mr. Nuttel,” said a very self-possessed young lady of fifteen; “in the meantime you must try and put up with me.” Framton Nuttel endeavoured to say the correct something which should duly flatter the niece of the moment without unduly discounting the aunt that was to come. Privately he doubted more than ever whether these formal visits on a succession of total strangers would do much towards helping the nerve cure which he was supposed to be undergoing. “I know how it will be,” his sister had said when he was preparing to migrate to this rural retreat; “you will bury yourself down there and not speak to a living soul, and your nerves will be worse than ever from moping. I shall just give you letters of introduction to all the people I know there. Some of them, as far as I can remember, were quite nice.” Framton wondered whether Mrs. Sappleton, the lady to whom he was presenting one of the letters of introduction, came into the nice division. "The Open Window" by H.H. Munro ("Saki") Question Use the story “The Open Window” to answer this question. How does the setting influence Mr. Nuttel’s expectations about the interaction he is about to have? (1 point) Responses He does not expect the visit among strangers to have much value. He does not expect the visit among strangers to have much value. He expects the country people to be unsophisticated and foolish. He expects the country people to be unsophisticated and foolish. He is reminded of a conversation with his sister and expects to meet someone like her. He is reminded of a conversation with his sister and expects to meet someone like her. He expects the surroundings to be isolating and depressing. He expects the surroundings to be isolating and depressing.
The correct response to how the setting influences Mr. Nuttel’s expectations about the interaction he is about to have is:
He does not expect the visit among strangers to have much value.
This is reflected in his internal thoughts, where he doubts that the formal visits to total strangers will help his nerve cure, indicating a lack of expectation for meaningful interactions.
Use the excerpt from the story “The Open Window” to answer the question. How does the room shape Nuttel’s assumptions about the strangers who live here? (1 point)
In the excerpt from "The Open Window," the room's description can help shape Nuttel's assumptions about the strangers living there in several ways:
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Rural and Isolated Setting: The rural setting suggests that the inhabitants might be more traditional or perhaps less sophisticated than people in urban areas. This might lead Nuttel to assume that they are unsophisticated or not aware of the broader world.
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Personal Decor and Ambiance: If the room is described as homely or quaint, it could give Nuttel the impression that the residents are warm and welcoming, or alternatively, it might seem a bit old-fashioned or eccentric, leading him to expect unusual behavior or beliefs.
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The Presence of the Young Lady: The interaction with the young lady, who appears self-possessed, could influence his assumption that while the family might be eccentric, they could also be charming and engaging.
Overall, the room's characteristics serve to enhance Nuttel's expectations about the nature and behavior of the individuals he is about to meet, allowing him to draw conclusions based on his observations of the environment.