Which are elements of plot structure that the reader can study in order to understand the resolution? Choose three correct answers.
Read the excerpt from "Dorothea Lange.” When she graduated high school in 1912, she told her mother she wanted to be a photographer, and soon after, she began training with Arnold Genthe, a photographer famous for his portraits. Based on Lange’s actions in this excerpt, it is reasonable to infer that she was
Which best describes the author’s purpose in "Dorothea Lange”?
Read the excerpt from "Dorothea Lange.” Seven years later, she contracted polio, a disease that left her with a weakened foot and lower leg, causing her to limp for the remainder of her life. Lange would later say of the disease, "I think it was the most important thing that happened to me, and formed me, guided me, instructed me, helped me, and humiliated me.” Based on Lange’s words, it is reasonable to infer that
Read the excerpt from "Dorothea Lange.” Early on in her training, she steered clear of formal poses. She instead focused on capturing moments based in authenticity that were more than what met the eye. What does "steered clear of” mean in this context?
Read the excerpt from "Bluesman on the Move.” All I want— to find a place where I fit in. Based on the idiom, what type of place is the bluesman looking for?
Read the passage from "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.” "That is a very good job, Mrs. Henderson. You should be proud. You can put your dress back on, Marguerite." "No ma'am. Pride is a sin. And 'cording to the Good Book, it goeth before a fall." "That's right. So the Bible says. It's a good thing to keep in mind." What is the best analysis of this passage?
How do the events in "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” most influence Maya Angelou’s later poem, "The Caged Bird”?
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Read the passage from "The Caged Bird.” But a bird that stalks down his narrow cage can seldom see through his bars of rage his wings are clipped and his feet are tied so he opens his throat to sing. In "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” how does Marguerite’s reaction to oppression differ from the reaction of the caged bird?
In “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” Marguerite is like the caged bird in the poem “The Caged Bird” because she feels
Read the passage from “The Caged Bird.” The caged bird sings with fearful trill of things unknown but longed for still and his tune is heard on the distant hill for the caged bird sings of freedom. What concept from the poem does author Maya Angelou also address in “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”?
Read the excerpt from "Daughter of Invention". "iYa, ya! " She waved them out of her room at last. "There is no use trying to drink spilt milk, that's for sure." What does Laura’s attempt at trying to use an English idiom reveal about her character?
Read the excerpt from "Daughter of Invention". The house fell silent a moment, before Yoyo heard, far off, the gun blasts and explosions, the serious, self-important voices of newscasters reporting their TV war. What type of conflict is presented in this excerpt?
Read the excerpt from "Daughter of Invention". "Thanks, thanks a lot, Mom!" Yoyo stormed out of that room and into her own. Her daughters never called her Mom except when they wanted her to feel how much she had failed them in this country. She was a good enough Mami, fussing and scolding and giving advice, but a terrible girlfriend parent, a real failure of a Mom. Based on this excerpt, what can be concluded about the daughters?
Read the excerpt from "Daughter of Invention". Meanwhile, Yoyo was on her knees, weeping wildly, collecting all the little pieces of her speech, hoping that she could put it back together before the assembly tomorrow morning. But not even a sibyl could have made sense of those tiny scraps of paper. All hope was lost. "He broke it, he broke it," Yoyo moaned as she picked up a handful of pieces. What conflict does Yoyo face in this excerpt?
Read the excerpt from "Yearbook.” Well, that’s definitely a relief. I’m not exactly sure how this all works yet,” Fatima said, a small smile forming on her face. "Listen, let’s find Mr. Macklenburger and we’ll figure out an interesting role for you. Maybe you can help me interview the drama club tomorrow—just take pictures and I’ll do all the talking. But only if you want, absolutely no pressure,” said Martina. Based on the interaction between Fatima and Martina, what can the reader conclude about Martina?
Read the conclusion to "Yearbook.” "Listen, let’s find Mr. Macklenburger and we’ll figure out an interesting role for you. Maybe you can help me interview the drama club tomorrow—just take pictures and I’ll do all the talking. But only if you want, absolutely no pressure,” said Martina. "Sure, that sounds like it might be a fun way to contribute,” Fatima replied, grateful for Martina’s generosity. The dread of the afternoon was finally beginning to dissipate into something surprising and new. Based on Fatima’s response to Martina, what is the implied resolution of this story?
Which excerpt from "Yearbook” is an example of direct characterization?
Read the excerpt from "Yearbook.” She wouldn’t characterize herself as shy; it’s just that she thought of herself as an individual, as opposed to being dependent on others. It was safer and easier that way, especially since her best friend Clara had unexpectedly moved to California last summer. Just Fatima doing Fatima’s thing—a club of one. Which type of conflict is presented in this excerpt?
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