Analyzing Character, Theme, and Plot in Short Stories

Question 1

Which part of the outline does this paragraph most likely come from if the reader has already been introduced to the main character?

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B: the rising action

Question 2

How does the passage develop the conflict?

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C: It explains the details of the conflict by telling how the kids treat her and explaining why her shoes don't match.

Question 3

Based on the sentence, which transition best indicates a chronological sequence?My face instantly flushed red, and I knew that I had to formulate a plan.

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C: First, I needed to act as if the ridicule didn’t bother me at all.

Question 4

Which sentences properly format dialogue? Check all that apply."I told her not to believe you" she screamed.Mom said, "When you’re finished with the dishes, I have more work for you.""Marcus got down on one knee and proposed right then and there," she squealed.The intercom squawked, "Send her in. Now!"He called from across the street, "Don’t forget about the game tonight!

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B: Mom said, "When you’re finished with the dishes, I have more work for you."; C: "Marcus got down on one knee and proposed right then and there," she squealed.; D: The intercom squawked, "Send her in. Now!"

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