Use the story to answer the question.

Question

'Big Water'
Based on this excerpt from the end of a story, what genre does the author use to tell the story?

(1 point)
Responses

fantasy
fantasy

adventure
adventure

mystery
mystery

science fiction

Answer 1

To determine the genre of "Big Water," I would need more context from the story itself, particularly the themes, characters, and plot elements presented throughout the narrative. However, if the excerpt involves fantastical elements, imaginative settings, or mythical creatures, it would likely fall under "fantasy." If it features exploration or a journey, "adventure" could be the fitting choice. If there are clues and an unsolved problem, it would suggest "mystery." Lastly, if the story incorporates advanced technology or speculative ideas about the future or space, it would align with "science fiction."

Based on these considerations, could you provide more details or context from the story?

Answer 2

Today I feel only dread. I’m sweating again—my cheeks are flushed. I thought I would feel relieved to be back in civilization, to be rescued from certain death, but instead, seeing the town and the men rushing about on the dock, the boats and sails and horse-drawn wagons, I’m struck again by what we have just endured. I want to find Daniel, see his face, know that he remembers too, but he’s tunneled down beneath the blankets like a mole.

“Parry Sound,” Henry calls out, and I see the blankets covering Daniel begin to stir.

Along the shore, lumber is stacked in piles as high as a schooner. It looks like a pencil drawing done with a ruler—perfect, straight lines. Boats, most of them small, meant for fishing, dot the bay here and there. Some are tied up at dock; others are anchored in the water just past the river. The chimney stacks of houses and large wood-frame buildings whisper smoky murmurs into the sky.

I hear the hwah of a seagull and look up, hoping absurdly to see the bir