Question

1. what does the point of view of the story help the reader better understand? a. the thoughts and feelings of keelboat annie and the captain b. the main difficulties facing the fancy steamboat c. the actions and thoughts of the passengers d. the passengers concerns during the storm what does the language in the sentence \the wind kicked up mightily, turn the mississippi into a boiling cauldron of muddy stew\ mean? a. the waters of the mississippi river are flowing gently. b. the waters of the mississippi river are as active as the wind. c. the waters of the mississippi river are churning and turbulent. d. the waters of the mississippi river are important to the weather of the

Explanation:

First Question (Point of View)

To determine the answer, we analyze each option. Point of view (especially if it's from a perspective that includes key characters like Keelboat Annie and the captain) would reveal their thoughts/feelings. Option B focuses on the steamboat’s difficulties (not character - centered). Option C and D focus on passengers, but if the story’s point of view is centered on Annie and the captain, their thoughts/feelings are prioritized. So A is correct.

The phrase “boiling cauldron of muddy stew” is a metaphor. A boiling cauldron implies turbulence and churning. Option A says gentle flow (opposite). Option B compares water to wind’s activity, but the metaphor emphasizes the river’s turbulence, not a direct wind - water activity comparison. Option C matches the “boiling cauldron” imagery (churning, turbulent).

Answer:

A. the thoughts and feelings of Keelboat Annie and the captain

Second Question (Figurative Language)