Question

3 how does the conversation in paragraphs 7 through 9 impact the story’s plot? a it shows that ginevra is the person that deserves all the credit for the tree-planting project. b it explains why the girls are willing to help with the tree-planting project. c it demonstrates that the sweet gum tree is a pleasant place for the friends to talk. d it reveals that cassandra and kyra cannot be successful on their own. 4 what is the effect of the author’s use of foreshadowing in paragraph 5? a it hints that the girls are a team that will succeed together. b it hints that ms. brody will be help the girls. c it hints that the girls will have especially good luck. d it hints that teachers will like the girls. 5 in paragraph 9, what does the figurative language below describe? “my beautiful friend waved congratulations as the breeze fluttered through it.” a kyra’s surprise at having scored well b cassandra’s appreciation for ginevra c sweet gum leaves blowing in the wind d the reward of the high grade on the project

Explanation:

Question 3

To solve this, we analyze each option. Option A: The conversation likely doesn't show Ginevra deserves all credit. Option B: A conversation could explain the girls' motivation to help with the tree - planting project, which impacts the plot by giving a reason for their actions. Option C: The main impact on the plot isn't about the tree being a talking place. Option D: The conversation doesn't reveal they can't succeed on their own. So B is correct.

Foreshadowing gives hints about future events. Option A: Foreshadowing in paragraph 5 about the girls as a team succeeding together makes sense. Option B: There's no hint about Ms. Brody helping. Option C: Foreshadowing isn't about good luck. Option D: It's not about teachers liking them. So A is correct.

The figurative language "My beautiful friend waved congratulations as the breeze fluttered through it" - "it" likely refers to the sweet gum tree. So it's describing sweet gum leaves blowing in the wind (as the breeze moves them, like waving). Option A: Not about Kyra's surprise. Option B: Not about appreciation. Option D: Not about the project's grade reward. So C is correct.

Answer:

B. It explains why the girls are willing to help with the tree - planting project.

Question 4