Question

highlight descriptive details. clara quickly tidied the sick - room, ensuring that her patient had everything he needed to speed his recovery. blankets were folded neatly at the foot of the bed. the curtains were closed, and davids medicine was stored neatly on the bedside table. what inferences can be made about the setting, based on the descriptive details in the passage? check all that apply. the setting is dim. the setting is appealing. the setting is clean. the setting is organized. the setting is cold. the setting is a barn.

Explanation:

1. "The setting is dim": The passage states curtains are closed, which blocks light, supporting this inference.
2. "The setting is clean": Clara tidied the room, implying a clean space.
3. "The setting is organized": Details like neatly folded blankets and neatly stored medicine directly show organization.
4. "The setting is appealing": A tidy, organized sick-room designed for recovery can be reasonably inferred as appealing for a patient.
5. "The setting is cold": No details about temperature are provided, so this cannot be inferred.
6. "The setting is a barn": The passage explicitly calls it a sick-room, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

• The setting is dim.
• The setting is appealing.
• The setting is clean.
• The setting is organized.