Question

this question has two parts. first, answer part a. then, answer part b.
part a
how does the narrator’s father’s actions in paragraphs 17 and 18 move the plot toward resolution?
the father’s acceptance of the gift of nachos helps move the family toward reconciliation.
the father’s silence makes the narrator understand how his behavior affects the rest of his family.
the father’s attempts at conversation helps the narrator realize that he is ready to end the fight.
the father’s jokes help the narrator realize that he has not tried hard enough to take his family’s feelings into consideration.
part b
which sentence from the passage supports the answer to part a?
“i went to my sister’s softball game, after all; instead of taking my script to practice my lines like i’d planned, i sat next to my dad, anxiously waiting for some meaningful communication.” (paragraph 17)
“at the close of the second inning, after we’d only exchanged a few casual bits of conversation, i trekked over to the concession stand, returning with a heaping plate of nachos for him, with extra jalapenos on the side, just like he liked it.” (paragraph 17)
“he seemed genuinely surprised at first, but graciously accepted the nachos.” (paragraph 18)
“my mom soon joined in, and, after the game, my sister did, too.” (paragraph 18)

Explanation:

Part A

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: The father accepting nachos (a gesture) can lead to family reconciliation as it's a positive, inclusive action.
• Option 2: Silence is more likely to create distance, not understanding of behavior impact.
• Option 3: "Attempts at conversation" isn't clear as moving plot to resolution; the acceptance of the gift is more direct.
• Option 4: Jokes aren't mentioned, and the focus is on the gift acceptance for reconciliation.

So the correct option is the one about the father’s acceptance of the nachos gift helping family reconciliation.

We need a sentence that supports the Part A answer (father’s acceptance of nachos helps family reconciliation).

• Option 1: Talks about narrator’s actions, not father’s acceptance or reconciliation.
• Option 2: Narrator getting nachos, not father’s acceptance or family coming together.
• Option 3: Father accepting nachos, but doesn’t show family reconciliation yet.
• Option 4: Mom and sister joining in after father’s acceptance shows the family is reconciling, supporting the Part A idea.

Answer:

The father’s acceptance of the gift of nachos helps move the family toward reconciliation.

Part B