Question

read the passage.

hector opened the envelope and scanned the letter.

\well?\ dad asked.

\yes!\ hector cheered. \the magazine bought my poem!\

\wow!\ dad said, grabbing hectors shoulders. \im proud of you, hector.\ hectors dad liked to write, too, but he had never sold anything. dad worked as a cabdriver, and he didnt have much time for writing anymore. he had to earn a living to provide for his family.

later, instead of doing his homework, hector imagined the bright future ahead of him. he and his dad would write together all day long. theyd write best sellers!

based on the passage, compare and contrast hector and dad.

	hector	dad
responsible
a daydreamer

Explanation:

• For "Thrilled": Hector cheered when his poem was bought, showing he was thrilled. Dad was proud and excited for Hector, so also thrilled.
• For "Responsible": Dad works as a cabdriver to provide for the family, showing responsibility. Hector skipped homework to daydream, so not responsible.
• For "A daydreamer": Hector imagined his future instead of doing homework, so he's a daydreamer. Dad focuses on work and providing, not daydreaming.

Answer:

	Hector	Dad
Responsible	❌	✔️
A daydreamer	✔️	❌