Use the character descriptions and scene excerpt to answer the question.

Question

Character Descriptions:

Marco is a brooding character who tends to be skeptical of good luck. His best friend Sadie is an optimist who looks for the good in every situation.

Scene Excerpt:

Sadie entered the school and started to head for her locker—but she stopped when she saw Marco standing at the announcement board. He noticed her and motioned her over.

“Did you see this?” he said.

It was a flyer announcing that their favorite band would be performing at the local arts center in a few weeks. Sadie’s uncle worked for the center and always got early access to tickets.

Based on the character description, which dialogue would best help develop both characters for readers?

(1 point)
Responses

“We’re going to have so much fun,” Sadie said. “I bet we’ll get to meet the band. I bet we’ll even get to hang out with them!”

“We probably won’t even get to go,” Marco said. “I bet the whole show

Answer 1

will be sold out by the time we try to get tickets.”

This dialogue best develops both characters for readers. Sadie's enthusiastic optimism is clear as she expresses excitement about the possibility of meeting the band and having fun, while Marco's skeptical nature is highlighted as he immediately downplays the situation by predicting that they won't even get tickets. This contrast between Sadie's hope and Marco's doubts effectively showcases their personalities.

Answer 2

what is the answer

Answer 3

The dialogue that best helps develop both characters for readers is:

“We’re going to have so much fun,” Sadie said. “I bet we’ll get to meet the band. I bet we’ll even get to hang out with them!”

“We probably won’t even get to go,” Marco said. “I bet the whole show will be sold out by the time we try to get tickets.”

This exchange highlights Sadie's optimistic nature versus Marco's skeptical character, effectively showcasing their contrasting perspectives.

Answer 4

Decide whether each word is general or precise.(2 points)
general precise
rose

flower

dog

poodle

Answer 5

Here's the classification for each word:

• rose - precise
• flower - general
• dog - general
• poodle - precise

So, the general words are "flower" and "dog," while the precise words are "rose" and "poodle."

Answer 6

Decide whether each word is general or precise.(2 points)
general precise
walked

ran

galloped

tip-toed

Answer 7

Here's the classification for each word:

• walked - general
• ran - general
• galloped - precise
• tip-toed - precise

So, the general words are "walked" and "ran," while the precise words are "galloped" and "tip-toed."

Answer 8

Use the paragraph to answer the question.

Laya waited to put the muffins in the oven. She knew as soon as they went in, the smell would let the cat out of the bag. She never managed to surprise her sister with breakfast on her birthday. Mai always woke up first—or, even if she didn’t, caught Laya mid-cook.
Which revision would help the paragraph use more sensory language?

(1 point)
Responses

adding “red-handed” after “caught Laya”
adding “red-handed” after “caught Laya”

adding “hot” before “oven”
adding “hot” before “oven”

adding “of warm pumpkin and spices” after “smell”
adding “of warm pumpkin and spices” after “smell”

adding “impatiently” after “waited”

Answer 9

The revision that would help the paragraph use more sensory language is:

adding “of warm pumpkin and spices” after “smell.”

This addition enhances the sensory experience by providing specific details about the smell, appealing to the reader's sense of smell and making the scene more vivid.

Answer 10

Use the paragraph to answer the question.

There was something unknowable about her smile. Try as I might, I couldn’t figure out what she was thinking.
Which revision would introduce an allusion to make the description more vivid?

(1 point)
Responses

add “like a mysterious old song” after “smile”
add “like a mysterious old song” after “smile”

replace “Try as I might, I couldn’t figure out” with “Even with the skills of Sherlock himself, I couldn’t have figured out”
replace “Try as I might, I couldn’t figure out” with “Even with the skills of Sherlock himself, I couldn’t have figured out”

add “in a million years” after “Try as I might, I couldn’t figure out”
add “in a million years” after “Try as I might, I couldn’t figure out”

replace “smile” with “Mona Lisa smile”
replace “smile” with “Mona Lisa smile”

Answer 11

The revision that would introduce an allusion to make the description more vivid is:

replace “smile” with “Mona Lisa smile.”

This revision alludes to the famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci, which is known for its enigmatic expression, thereby enhancing the description of her smile and adding depth to the imagery.