Use the passage to answer the question. Using the ACES format, explain an inference about the narrator based on the details in the passage, and provide at least one piece of strong evidence to support your inference.

Question

from the passage "cannibalism in the cars" by Mark Twain..

A - Based on the excerpt, I can infer that the narrator_______________.

C- For example, in the passage it says that “_______________”.

E- This shows that, ___________________.

S- In conclusion, ____________________.

QUESTION 15: First, let’s take a look at how you are scored.
SHORT ANSWER RUBRIC (4 points)

Points Awarded
Scoring Criteria
4
The answer is very clear.
The answer is fully supported by details. (TEXT EVIDENCE)
There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.
3
The answer is mostly clear.
The answer is supported by mostly relevant details.
There are a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.

2
The answer is somewhat clear.
Details are weak or not related.
There are some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.
1
The answer is not clear.
There are few or no supporting details.
There are many errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.
0
The question is not answered.

Answer 1

A - Based on the excerpt, I can infer that the narrator has a dark sense of humor.

C - For example, in the passage, it says that “the passengers are so hungry that they start to think about cannibalism.”

E - This shows that the narrator is presenting a serious situation in a humorous light, indicating an appreciation for irony and absurdity in dire circumstances.

S - In conclusion, the narrator's dark sense of humor allows them to convey the tensions of the situation while also engaging the reader with a satirical perspective on human behavior in extreme conditions.