Question

directions: answer the following questions based on chapter 1 of the story excerpt, \the adventures of huckleberry finn.\ 1. how does paragraph 5 of the passage reveal huckleberrys internal conflict? a. it implies that huckleberry found miss watson interesting b. it suggests that huckleberry embraces living such a structured life c. it shows that huckleberry feels isolated living with widow douglas d. it raises the question of why huckleberry fears all the noises at night 2. how does using a first - person narration by huckleberry finn develop understanding in the passage? a. by showing how huckleberry has changed over a period of time b. by implying that the narrator disagrees with huckleberrys actions c. by revealing what other people think of huckleberry and his adventures d. by allowing the reader to experience the story through huckleberrys eyes 3. who is the protagonist in this story excerpt? a. huckleberry finn b. miss watson c. tom sawyer d. widow douglas 4. read this sentence from paragraph 4. “every day was the same, she worked me tediously hard for about an hour, and then the widow made her ease up.” which word below best describes the word tediously as it is used in the story? a. captivatingly b. fascinatingly c. interestingly d. tiresomely 5. why does the author use indirect characterization in the story? a. to provide a clear understanding of the character through words, actions and thoughts b. to provide a broad thought or idea of what the character might be thinking or feeling c. to provide an ambiguous idea of the characters feelings about his environment d. to provide a vague idea of how the character interacts with other characters

Explanation:

1. In "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn", Huckleberry's internal conflict often stems from his struggle with civilized life. Paragraph - 5 likely shows his discomfort with the structured life, which is related to feeling isolated. Option c is correct as it aligns with his general aversion to the constraints of living with Widow Douglas.
2. First - person narration allows the reader to see the story from the narrator's (Huckleberry's) perspective, experiencing events as he does. Option d is correct as it captures the essence of how first - person narration works.
3. The protagonist is the main character around whom the story revolves. In "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn", it is Huckleberry Finn. Option a is correct.
4. "Tediously" means in a way that is long, slow, and tiresome. "Tiresomely" is a synonym. Option d is correct.
5. Indirect characterization uses a character's words, actions, and thoughts to reveal their personality. It gives a clear understanding of the character. Option a is correct.

Answer:

1. c. It shows that Huckleberry feels isolated living with Widow Douglas
2. d. by allowing the reader to experience the story through Huckleberry’s eyes
3. a. Huckleberry Finn
4. d. tiresomely
5. a. To provide a clear understanding of the character through words, actions and thoughts