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Analyzing Word Choice and Author’s Purpose in Short Stories Answers

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Based on the evidence in this text, what is the best inference about the genii’s motivation?

A
He is motivated by the kindness of mortals.
B
He is motivated by vengeance for how he was treated.
C
He is motivated by his power as the king of the genii.
D
He is motivated by his declaration that he is a generous being.
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This motivation moves the rising action toward what event? [___]

A
the king rebuking the vizir
B
the vizir criticizing Douban
C
Douban bowing before the king
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Which sentence is evidence that the fisherman expects to be treated fairly?

A
“At these words the fisherman took courage.”
B
“At this, the genius looked at the fisherman haughtily.”
C
“I have just freed you; have you already forgotten that?”
D
“Tell me your history and how you came to be shut up in that vase.”
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How does the fisherman’s motivation move the plot forward?

A
The fisherman’s determination to outwit the genii results in the climax.
B
The fisherman fears dying slowly and asks a question that results in rising action.
C
The fisherman makes a poorly worded demand, which results in exposition.
D
The fisherman’s anger at the situation leads him to be fearless, causing the climax.
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What inferences can be made about the grand-vizir’s motivations for speaking with the king in private? Check all that apply.

A
He wants the king’s complete attention.
B
He does not want anyone to warn Douban.
C
He believes that the king will shame him in public.
D
He is embarrassed to publicly question Douban’s loyalty.
E
He is afraid of someone pointing out the error of his false accusations.
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What motivates the king to offer Douban great riches? Check all that apply.

A
Douban is an accomplished physician.
B
The king’s advisors know that Douban is wise.
C
The king believes that Douban needs money.
D
The king has a disease that no one can cure.
E
Douban was recommended by his doctors.
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What character motivation advances the plot? [___]

A
Douban’s pride
B
the king’s anger
C
the vizir’s envy
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The characters are magical.The setting is in a far-off land.✔ The fate of the vizir is unknown.

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What is the most likely reason why the author does not include a resolution?

A
The author wants to keep the reader or listener engaged.
B
The author wants to create a comparison with a famous Greek tale.
C
The author wants to teach lessons about Arabian cultural practices.
D
The author wants to promote the idea of reason and wisdom over power.
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climax ✔ resolutionfalling action

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