Question

a novel contains these parallel plots: 1. a teenager deals with the pressures of trying to fit in at a new school. 2. a woman starts a new job and has trouble learning the ropes. how are the plots similar? a. each character discovers that new experiences can be challenging at first. b. each character discovers that being yourself is more important than fitting in. c. each character discovers that starting a new job is very hard at first. d. each character discovers that going to a new school means doing your best to fit in.

Explanation:

• For option A: The teenager has a new experience (new school) with challenges (pressure to fit in), and the woman has a new experience (new job) with challenges (trouble learning the ropes). This matches both plots.
• For option B: The plots don't mention "being yourself" or a comparison to "fitting in" in terms of importance.
• For option C: The teenager's plot is about a new school, not a new job, so this is incorrect.
• For option D: The woman's plot is about a new job, not a new school, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

A. Each character discovers that new experiences can be challenging at first.