Which details help characterize Casey as confident?

Question

Select the correct answer in each row.
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6 points
Characterizes Casey as Confident Does Not Characterize Casey as Confident
"There was ease in Casey's manner" (line 1)
"There was pride in Casey's bearing and a smile lit Casey's face." (line 2)
"And when, responding to the cheers, he lightly doffed his hat." (line 3)
"Ten thousand eyes were on him as he rubbed his hands with dirt;" (line 5)
"Five thousand tongues applauded when he wiped them on his shirt;" (line 6)
"Defiance flashed in Casey's eye, a sneer curled Casey's lip." (line 7)
"There was ease in Casey's manner" (line 1)
"There was pride in Casey's bearing and a smile lit Casey's face." (line 2)
"And when, responding to the cheers, he lightly doffed his hat." (line 3)
"Ten thousand eyes were on him as he rubbed his hands with dirt;" (line 5)
"Five thousand tongues applauded when he wiped them on his shirt;" (line 6)
"Defiance flashed in Casey's eye, a sneer curled Casey's lip." (line 7)

Answer 1

Here’s how the lines can be categorized to characterize Casey as confident:

Characterizes Casey as Confident:

• "There was ease in Casey's manner" (line 1)
• "There was pride in Casey's bearing and a smile lit Casey's face." (line 2)
• "And when, responding to the cheers, he lightly doffed his hat." (line 3)
• "Defiance flashed in Casey's eye, a sneer curled Casey's lip." (line 7)

Does Not Characterize Casey as Confident:

• "Ten thousand eyes were on him as he rubbed his hands with dirt;" (line 5)
• "Five thousand tongues applauded when he wiped them on his shirt;" (line 6)

Lines 1, 2, 3, and 7 indicate various aspects of confidence, such as ease, pride, and a bold demeanor, while lines 5 and 6, although they express attention and applause from the crowd, don't directly showcase Casey's confidence. Instead, they focus on the reaction of the audience, rather than Casey's own self-assurance.