Question

1. reread these sentences from selection 1.

inety minutes before we return to the mainland, captain bill reminded the eager snorkelers. ginny set her dive watch. plenty of time to explore, and lickety - split, she jumped into the sea. which answer choice best describes the diction in the sentences and its effect on the mood of the story? a diction: informal, conversational effect on mood: conveys a sense of confidence or cheerfulness b diction: formal, urgent effect on mood: conveys a sense of desperation or anxiety c diction: informal, conversational effect on mood: conveys a sense of indifference or carelessness d diction: formal, urgent effect on mood: conveys a sense of foreboding or fear 4. the following question has two parts. answer part a first, and then part b part a in what way does
ecovering from the storm\ most clearly fit the definition of a coming - of - age narrative? a the story features a teenager as a main character and explores an experience that changes her. b the story features a teenager as a main character and explores her relationship with her family. c the story features a family that must confront a series of catastrophic events. d the story features a community that must confront a major disaster. part b most coming - of - age stories feature a contrast in perspectives. which of the following best analyzes the conflicting perspectives that shape this story? a the conflict between alycias and her fathers perspectives concerning the storm helps readers better appreciate alycias grief. b the conflict between alycias and the journalists perspectives concerning the storm helps readers better appreciate the catastrophe alycias family has survived. c the conflict between alycias and her mothers perspectives concerning alycias fathers volunteer work helps readers better appreciate alycias transformation. d the conflict between alycias and the journalists perspectives concerning alycias father and mother helps readers better appreciate

Explanation:

For question 3, the words like "lickety - split" are informal and conversational, and the overall tone suggests eagerness and cheerfulness. For question 4 Part A, a coming - of - age narrative often features a teenager facing an experience that changes them. For question 4 Part B, the conflict between a character and a parent is a common contrast in coming - of - age stories that can help explore the character's growth.

Answer:

1. A. Diction: informal, conversational; Effect on Mood: conveys a sense of confidence or cheerfulness
2. Part A. A. The story features a teenager as a main character and explores an experience that changes her.

Part B. A. The conflict between Alycia's and her father's perspectives concerning the storm helps readers better appreciate Alycia's grief.