Question

read the following original passage and answer the questions. emily had always dreamed of becoming a renowned artist. ever since she was a child, she had painted with a fervor that seemed destined to lead her to great heights. determined to defy her seemingly predicted failure, emily spent countless hours perfecting her craft. she explored new techniques, pushed the boundaries of her creativity. in the end, emily realized that the struggle against fate was not just about achieving success but about finding personal fulfillment in her relentless pursuit.

1. how does the passage create tension around emilys struggle?

a. by detailing her financial hardships
b. by showing her physical challenges
c. by describing her interactions with other artists
d. by highlighting her doubts about fate

1. what does emily ultimately realize about her pursuit of art?

a. art is not worth the struggle against destiny
b. success is defined by external recognition
c. hard work is the only key to overcoming fate
d. the victory lies in personal perseverance

1. which is most essential when writing about themes?

a. including lengthy quotations
b. clear evidence
c. multiple interpretations
d. describing every character

1. what is the foundation of literary conflict?

a. narrative explanations
b. character descriptions
c. opposing forces
d. environmental conditions

1. what shows character change over time?

a. setting alterations
b. background information
c. development
d. physical descriptions

Explanation:

1. The passage mentions Emily's struggle against a seemingly predicted failure and her doubts about fate, creating tension. There is no mention of financial, physical challenges or interactions with other artists.
2. The text states that Emily realized the struggle was about personal fulfillment, which aligns with the idea that the victory lies in personal perseverance.
3. When writing about themes, clear evidence is essential to support the ideas. Lengthy quotations are not always necessary, multiple interpretations need evidence - based support, and describing every character is not key for themes.
4. Opposing forces are a foundation of literary conflict as they create tension and drive the plot.
5. Character development shows how a character changes over time. Setting alterations, background information and physical descriptions do not directly show character change as much as development does.

Answer:

1. d. By highlighting her doubts about fate
2. d. The victory lies in personal perseverance
3. b. Clear evidence
4. c. Opposing forces
5. c. Development