Information and IdeasEasy–MediumQuotation supporting a claim about a character
Information and Ideas practice question
In a novel, a character named Rosa is described as patient.
Which quotation from the novel most effectively illustrates the claim?
- A. "Rosa explained the rule a fourth time, in the same even voice, and waited while the boy tried again."Correct
- B. "Rosa slammed the book shut and left the room."
- C. "Rosa was the tallest girl in her year."
- D. "Rosa finished the puzzle before anyone else."
Answer: A. "Rosa explained the rule a fourth time, in the same even voice, and waited while the boy tried again."
A fourth explanation, an even voice, waiting.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. "Rosa slammed the book shut and left the room."
- Impatience.
- C. "Rosa was the tallest girl in her year."
- Height.
- D. "Rosa finished the puzzle before anyone else."
- Speed, not patience.
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