Read this excerpt from Through the Looking Glass by
Lewis Carroll
Which of these details provides support for the idea that
the characters have common interests?
there was a rather awkward pause, as Alice didn't know
how to begin a conversation with people she had just been
dancing with
there was a rather awkward pause
"So much obligedl" added Tweedledee
"You like poetry?
which road leads out of the wood?"
"So much obligedl' added Tweedledee "You like poetry?"
"Ye-es, pretty well - some poetry" Alice said doubtfully
"Would you tell me which road leads out of the wood?"