The True Story behind Trifles

Question 1 • 1-S3-ACC-BUHSD English III

Which of the following statements from Glaspell’s newspaper articles are opinions? Check all that apply.

Answer

“The assault was probably committed by burglars.”

“She was locked up in the county jail here last night at 8:30.”

“At half past ten o’clock the grand jury made formal announcement that it had indicted Mrs. Hossack for the murder of her husband, John Hossack.”

“Though past 50 years of age, she is tall and powerful and looks like she would be dangerous if aroused to a point of hatred.”

“The awful crime of which Mrs. Hossack stands accused is still fresh in the minds of every newspaper reader in Iowa.”

Instruction

Interpreting a Source Text: A Production of Trifles

9.3: Interpreting a Source Text: A Production of Trifles