Descriptive Language and Character: Clara Barton

Question 1

Which phrases include descriptive details about the setting? Check all that apply.

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“simple farm-house on a hill-top”; “Outside, the flat flagstone”; “marked by the hand tools”

Question 2

What conclusion can be drawn about the setting, based on the descriptive details in the passage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The house is simple and rustic.

Question 3

Read the statements about Clara Barton, then use the drop-down menus to identify each as either direct or indirect characterization.

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indirect; “That little girl, who remembered nothing but fear of her earliest childhood, was happy when she flaunted her courage.”: direct; “Hour after hour, and day after day, she sat by his bedside, his thin hand clasped in her strong one.”: indirect

Question 4

Read the statements about Clara Barton, then use the drop-down menus to identify each as either direct or indirect characterization.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ indirect; indirect; “That little girl, who remembered nothing but fear of her earliest childhood, was happy when she flaunted her courage.”: direct; “Hour after hour, and day after day, she sat by his bedside, his thin hand clasped in her strong one.”: indirect

Question 5

✔ directindirect

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✔ direct

Question 6

direct✔ indirect

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✔ indirect

Question 7

Which detail in the passage supports the inference that Clara was usually quiet?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“Clara commanded unexpectedly and without hesitation.”

Question 8

What inference can be made about Captain Barton, based on the details in the passage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He is proud of his military service.

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