Question

when you’re asked to describe, you need to tell or write about something by giving specific and relevant details. describing is like creating a picture with words. which of the following is the best example of a writer describing the character huck finn from the adventures of huckleberry finn? a huck is smart in an unconventional way. for example, to escape his violent father, he faked his own death in a clever scheme. his relationship with jim shows that he is also caring. b the author mark twain wrote many books about the character huck finn including the adventures of huckleberry finn, tom sawyer abroad, and tom sawyer, detective. c i don’t understand how anyone can enjoy reading about huck finn because i definitely dislike him. d elijah wood played the character of huck in a 1993 film version of the adventures of huckleberry finn.

Explanation:

Option A gives specific details about Huck's intelligence (faking his own - death to escape his father) and his caring nature (relationship with Jim), which is in line with the definition of describing by giving specific and relevant details. Option B is about the author and the books he wrote, not about describing Huck. Option C is a personal opinion about disliking Huck, not a description. Option D is about the actor who played Huck in a film, not a description of the character.

Answer:

A. Huck is smart in an unconventional way. For example, to escape his violent father, he faked his own death in a clever scheme. His relationship with Jim shows that he is also caring.