Answers IA-English Language Arts 11 BThe True Story behind Trifles

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What is a major difference between the accounts presented in the primary source article "Prominent Farmer Robbed and Killed" and the secondary source Midnight Assassin?

The article suggests that the murder was likely committed by burglars, while the excerpt suggests a wider range of suspects.

The article suggests that Mr. Hossack was highly respected, while the excerpt states that he was widely despised.

The article suggests that the murder was spontaneous, while the excerpt hints at the idea that it was premeditated.

The article suggests that Mr. Hossack was a loving and caring father, while the excerpt portrays him as one who inspired fear in his family.

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How is Mr. Hossack portrayed similarly in both Midnight Assassin and the article "Indicted Her for Murder"?

He is portrayed as a manipulative man with a great many enemies.

He is portrayed as an unsuccessful man with very few admirers.

He is portrayed as a man who is dedicated to his family.

He is portrayed as a well-known man in his community.

How does Midnight Assassin differ from the primary source article "She Prepares to Fight" in its portrayal of Mrs. Hossack?

The excerpt portrays Mrs. Hossack only as cold and hateful, while the article presents multiple images of her.

The excerpt portrays Mrs. Hossack as warm and compassionate, while the article presents an image of her as vengeful and cruel.

The article portrays Mrs. Hossack as weak and frail, while the excerpt presents an image of her as strong and determined.

The article portrays Mrs. Hossack as only potentially dangerous, while the excerpt presents two very different images of her.

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