4998
AssignmentMultiple Choice

Characterization in The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone

Question 4998 • EBR - English Language Arts 7 CR SUMMER 2026

Which statement is a clue that helps show the author’s attitude toward Young?

Answer
A
“. . . he had laid a solid groundwork for others in their attempts to decipher the hieroglyphs.”
B
“Only in special cases . . . did he think that they were used to represent sounds.”
C
“Young . . . believed that most of the hieroglyphs must have a symbolic meaning.”
D
“And a young Frenchman . . . was ready to take up the challenge. . . .”

Explanation

The phrase “laid a solid groundwork” praises Young’s contribution and suggests the author views his work positively. The other choices mainly describe Young’s beliefs or introduce another person, without clearly revealing the author’s attitude toward him.

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