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Writing an Analysis of a Literary Character Answers

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Read the sentence from a student’s essay about "The Treasure of Lemon Brown.”Greg feels upset when the thugs enter the building.To best describe how Greg feels, the student should replace the phrase "feels upset” with

A
is very uncomfortable.
B
is very frightened.
C
is rather startled.
D
is rather unhappy.
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A student drafted an essay that analyzed how Greg Ridley changes from the beginning of the “The Treasure of Lemon Brown” to the end. What should the conclusion of this essay include?

A
a thesis that states the student’s ideas about Greg’s traits at the beginning and end of the story
B
paraphrased text about all of the important conflicts Greg experiences and how the conflicts change him
C
a summary of the student’s main points about how Greg changes and what causes the changes
D
direct evidence from the text that shows Greg’s feelings at the beginning and end of the story
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A student wants to use evidence from "The Treasure of Lemon Brown” to support the idea that Greg begins to feel more anxious and tense in the middle of the story. What would be the best evidence for the student to use?

A
paraphrased information from the story about how Greg responds to his father’s lectures
B
a quote from the story about how Greg reacts when the thugs enter the building
C
a summary of what Lemon Brown explains to Greg about the events in his life and his treasure
D
a quote from the story about what Greg sees when he first enters the building
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Read the sentences from a student’s essay about “The Treasure of Lemon Brown.”In this story, Lemon Brown make a great impact on Greg by showing him the value of the bond between fathers and sons. Greg then appreciates his own father better, despite his father’s shortcomings.

A
replace “Greg then” with “In conclusion, Greg”
B
replace “Greg then” with “Therefore, Greg”
C
replace “Greg then” with “Consequently, Greg”
D
replace “Greg then” with “So, Greg”
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Read the sentence from a student’s essay about “The Treasure of Lemon Brown.”Greg changes the way that he thinks about his father after he speaks with Lemon Brown.What is the best way to revise this sentence?

A
Greg has different feelings about his father after he speaks with Lemon Brown.
B
Greg sees his father in a new way after he speaks with Lemon Brown.
C
Greg knows what his father is all about after he speaks with Lemon Brown.
D
Greg appreciates his father more after he speaks with Lemon Brown.
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A student wants to use evidence from “The Treasure of Lemon Brown” to show that Greg and his father have different ideas about what is important at the beginning of the story. Which story excerpt would provide the best support for this idea?

A
“I had to leave school when I was thirteen,” his father had said, “that’s a year younger than you are now. If I’d had half the chances you have, I’d . . .”
B
“And you want to play basketball?” His father’s brows knitted over deep brown eyes. “That must be some kind of a joke. Now you just get into your room and hit those books.”
C
From this spot he could see the blinking neon sign over the bodega on the corner. He sat a while, watching the sign blink first green then red, allowing his mind to drift to the Scorpions, then to his father.
D
His father had been a postal worker for all Greg’s life, and was proud of it, often telling Greg how hard he had worked to pass the test.
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Read the sentence from a student’s essay about "The Treasure of Lemon Brown.”Greg has changed the way that he thinks about his father after he has spoken to Lemon Brown.What is the best way to revise this sentence?

A
Greg’s feelings about his dad changed after Lemon Brown talks to him.
B
Greg sees his father in a new light after Lemon Brown speaks to him.
C
Greg appreciates his father more after his conversation with Lemon Brown.
D
Greg’s respect for his dad grew after he has spoken with Lemon Brown.
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Which is the best thesis for an essay about how Greg changes from the beginning of "The Treasure of Lemon Brown” to the end?

A
Greg gets along better with other people at the end of the story because he learns a valuable lesson from fighting the thugs with Lemon Brown.
B
At the beginning of the story, Greg and his father don’t get along. Then Greg talks to Lemon Brown. His feelings about his father are different after that.
C
At the beginning of the story, Greg is angry and resentful. But his interactions with the thugs and Lemon Brown alter how he feels about others.
D
Greg appreciates his father more at the end of the story because Lemon Brown helps him understand how important family is.
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Read the sentence from a student’s essay about “The Treasure of Lemon Brown.”Greg goes to the tenement building instead of going home because he wants to get away from his dad.Which revision best clarifies what Greg is trying to do when he decides not to go home?

A
Greg goes to the tenement building instead of going home because he doesn’t want to hear what his dad has to say.
B
Greg goes to the tenement building instead of going home because he doesn’t want to disagree with his dad.
C
Greg goes to the tenement building instead of going home because he wants to avoid a lecture from his dad.
D
Greg goes to the tenement building instead of going home because he wants to dodge a run-in with his dad.
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Which sentence best contrasts Greg’s father and Lemon Brown, in "The Treasure of Lemon Brown”?

A
Lemon Brown has shown a deep concern for his son, while Greg’s father shows only a nagging concern for Greg.
B
Lemon Brown has lived a more exciting life of a musician, while Greg’s father lives a more stable existence as a postal worker.
C
Lemon Brown lives a tragic life, while Greg’s father does not take the risks that can lead to tragedy.
D
Lemon Brown shows regret for his son’s loss, while Greg’s father does not show remorse for his mistreatment of Greg.

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