Descriptive Language and Character: Clara Barton

Question 1

Which detail in the passage supports the inference that Clara was usually quiet?

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“Clara commanded unexpectedly and without hesitation.”

Question 2

Read the statements about Clara Barton, then use the drop-down menus to identify each as either direct or indirect characterization.

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“That little girl, who remembered nothing but fear of her earliest childhood, was happy when she flaunted her courage.”: direct; “Hour after hour, and day after day, she sat by his bedside, his thin hand clasped in her strong one.”: indirect

Question 3

✔ directindirect

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✔ direct

Question 4

direct✔ indirect

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✔ indirect

Question 5

What inference can be made about Captain Barton, based on the details in the passage?

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He is proud of his military service.

Question 6

Read the statements about Clara Barton, then use the drop-down menus to identify each as either direct or indirect characterization.

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✔ indirect; indirect; “That little girl, who remembered nothing but fear of her earliest childhood, was happy when she flaunted her courage.”: direct; “Hour after hour, and day after day, she sat by his bedside, his thin hand clasped in her strong one.”: indirect

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