Question

1. which best analyzes the change in alycias perspective in the course of

ecovering from the storm\? a before the storm, she did not think it was important to help neighbors. after the storm, she begins to regret not having helped her neighbors more. b after the storm, she resented the time her father took away from her to help others. she comes to see that her father did the right thing, and she forgives him. c after the storm, she resented the time her father took away from her to help others. she comes to see that it is better to accept life as it is, and she learns to move on. d before the storm, she did not think it was important to understand her mothers views. after the storm, she begins to regret not having listened more closely to her mothers wisdom. 6. read the following sentences from selection 1. \far too crowded, how can anyone see anything? too much splashing, youll frighten the fish!\ which best explains the way the author reveals ginnys character in these sentences? a the author uses internal monologue to reveal ginnys impatient nature. b the author uses ginnys spoken words to show that she has difficulty getting along with other people. c the author uses internal monologue to demonstrate ginnys expertise in marine biology. d the author uses ginnys spoken words to hint that she is more experienced than the other snorkelers. 7. which inference can best be made about a character in selection 2? a alycia is struggling to remember exactly what occurred. b the journalist is a personal friend of alycia. c alycias father is no longer alive. d the journalist is as old as alycia.

Explanation:

Question 5:

The story "Recovering from the Storm" likely shows a character - development arc related to helping others. Option B correctly describes a change in Alycia's perspective regarding her father's actions of helping others after the storm.

Question 6:

The given sentences are spoken words of Ginny. Her complaints about the crowd and splashing suggest she has difficulty getting along with others in this situation.

Question 7:

There is no evidence in the question prompt about Alycia's memory issues, the journalist being her friend, or their age - comparison. There is also no indication about her father's death. So, no valid inferences can be made from the given options based on the limited information provided.

Answer:

1. B. After the storm, she resented the time her father took away from her to help others. She comes to see that her father did the right thing, and she forgives him.
2. B. The author uses Ginny’s spoken words to show that she has difficulty getting along with other people.
3. No valid answer based on given information.