Question

in passage 1, how does the characterization of the boys friendship in the first paragraph 1 add a layer of meaning to their overall relationship? answer the questions that follow. friends forever? from studysync and rafael marquez were growing seemed destined to be best friends like twins than friends; they er, spent time hiking together, and together every day for twelve the first paragraph characterizes the boys’ friendship as one that is mostly based on shared interests, which then contrasts with their career decisions that follow. the first paragraph characterizes the boys’ friendship as one that is strong and close, which then contrasts with their subsequent time apart and lack of communication. the first paragraph characterizes the boys’ friendship as one that is convenient since they both attend the same school, which supports why they grew apart in college. the first paragraph characterizes the boys’ friendship as one that is rocky and unpredictable, which provides a foundation for the readers

Explanation:

The description of their strong - close friendship in the first paragraph creates a contrast when their later separation and lack of communication occur. This contrast adds depth to understanding their overall relationship.

Answer:

The first paragraph characterizes the boys’ friendship as one that is strong and close, which then contrasts with their subsequent time apart and lack of communication.