The author uses dialogue in this excerpt mainly a) to illustrate and develop the character of tom. b) to create the conflict between tom and aunt polly. c) to show what life was often like in smalltown america. d) to describe the setting, both time and place, of the story.

How did the fisherman’s motivation move the plot forward

Jana wants to score her own essay using a rubric. she finds that she has not supported her main idea, “solar power is economical,” with relevant facts. she needs to correct a couple of spelling errors, and there are a few sentences that are not focused on the topic. what is her score on this essay using the rubric? a . 1 b . 2 c . 3 d . 0

What is a generalization? a. a series of events that make up what happens in a story b.hints or clues that tell you what is going to happen in a story c.the final resolution or event that ties up loose ends in a story d. a simple statement about something complicated