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Imagery and Symbolism in "The Scarlet Ibis"

Question 1 • CA-Common Core English Language Arts 9 A

Which excerpt from “The Scarlet Ibis” most foreshadows Doodle’s death?

Answer
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“It looks tired,” Daddy added. “Or maybe sick.”
B
Doodle’s hands were clasped at his throat, and I had never seen him stand still so long.
C
How many miles it had traveled to die like this, in our yard, beneath the bleeding tree.
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“Dead birds is bad luck,” said Aunt Nicey, poking her head from the kitchen door. “Specially red dead birds!”
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