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..

Use the passage below to answer the question.

Cannibalism in the Cars
by Mark Twain

He was gone. I never felt so stunned, so distressed, so
bewildered in my life. But in my soul I was glad he was gone. With
all his gentleness of manner and his soft voice, I shuddered
whenever he turned his hungry eye upon me; and when I heard
that I had achieved his perilous affection, and that I stood almost
with the late Harris in his esteem, my heart fairly stood still!

I was bewildered beyond description. I did not doubt his word; I
could not question a single item in a statement so stamped with
the earnestness of truth as his; but its dreadful details
overpowered me, and threw my thoughts into hopeless confusion.

In 1-2 sentences, 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.

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.
(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 feels a mix of fear and relief regarding the person he refers to.

C - For example, in the passage it says that “in my soul I was glad he was gone” and “I shuddered whenever he turned his hungry eye upon me.”

E - This shows that, while the narrator may have appreciated the gentleness of the person, he was ultimately scared of him due to the threatening nature of the affection he felt.

S - In conclusion, the narrator's conflicting emotions highlight his complicated feelings of fear towards the man, indicating that he recognizes the danger in their relationship even as he is relieved by the man's departure.