The Giver Chapters 6-9 Why do the members of the community react to Jonas as they do following the Naming Ceremony?
Asher is Jonas’s best friend, but they seem to have little in common. How do the two boys differ?
Why isn’t baby Gabriel present at the naming ceremony?
In the Chief Elder’s speech to the new twelves at the Ceremony of Twelve, she says, “Today, we honor your differences.” Is this surprising? Why or why not?
Which rule in Jonas’s packet terrifies him, and why?

1) Jonas instantly becomes different. He is someone who is respected but not one of them. He is more or less an outcast.

2)Asher is satisfied with the status quo. His small quirks are accepted and even celebrated by the Elders. He fits the narrow definition of "normality" in the community. Jonas questions the community and the rigid control wielded by the Elders. He evolves quickly past the status quo and has certain capabilities that no other child has.

3)Gabriel was too weak to be named and given to a family. Jonas' father fought to get Gabriel in the next batch of children instead of being released.

4)This is somewhat ironic considering the "sameness" of the community as a whole. The Elder is merely relating minor differences in personality of the kids. The Elders actually demand conformity for these kids and only give the illusion of diversity through the ceremony.

5)Jonas reviews the rules for his assignment, and he is unnerved about rule number six, which forbids him from taking any medication related to his training. Jonas remembers that the Chief Elder had mentioned that he would experience an extreme amount of pain.

Explanation:

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the anecdote makes readers feel sorry for the man’s lack of heritage, then reminds readers that the man has an equally valuable heritage.

c. to understand which information will best persuade your readers. (apex) correct answer.