Question

directions: answer the questions based on the excerpt from the story. \the adventures of tom sawyer.\ 1. how does the characterization of tom at the beginning of the story add to the purpose of the story? a. it helps the reader understand how tom interacts with other characters b. it helps the reader understand how other characters perceive tom c. it helps the reader understand toms fear of painting the fence d. it helps the reader understand toms appearance in the story 2. read these sentences from the story. tom contemplated the boy a bit, and said: \what do you call work?\ \why, aint that work?\ tom resumed his whitewashing, and answered carelessly: \well, maybe it is, and maybe it aint. all i know, is, it suits tom sawyer.\ \oh come, now, you dont mean to let on that you like it?\ the brush continued to move. \like it? well, i dont see why i oughtnt to like it. does a boy get a chance to whitewash a fence every day?\ how do these sentences contribute to the plot of the story? a. by outlining toms determination to accept his punishment and live by example b. by showing how the other characters were envious of toms responsibilities c. by highlighting toms cleverness and ability to manipulate the situation d. by indicating that the other characters wanted to learn how to paint 3. read this sentence from the story. \he had discovered a great law of human action, without knowing it—namely, that in order to make a man or a boy covet a thing, it is only necessary to make the thing difficult to attain?\ what mood is created by the authors use of words in the sentence? a. the mood is detached and neutral b. the mood is humorous and apathetic c. the mood is indifferent and unattached d. the mood is is contemplative and insightful

Explanation:

1. Characterization helps readers understand how characters are perceived by others in a story, which aligns with option d.
2. Tom's dialogue shows his ability to turn a negative (white - washing the fence) into something desirable, highlighting his cleverness, which is option c.
3. The sentence shows Tom's discovery about human nature, creating a contemplative and insightful mood, which is option d.

Answer:

1. d. It helps the reader understand how other characters perceive Tom
2. c. by highlighting Tom's cleverness and ability to manipulate the situation
3. d. the mood is contemplative and insightful