Realist Novel Study, Part 3 Answers

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What do the words fondly and entreaty in the last sentence tell you about Mr. Pontellier?

He has changed his strategy to persuade Edna to come inside.

He does not care about Edna.

He is tired and wants to go to sleep.

He has admitted defeat and has accepted that Edna will not come inside.

Check any of the points you included in your answer.

Characters drive the action and plot.

Social class is often important.

Events are realistic.

Diction is natural.

Which word describes the tone created by Edna’s dialogue in this passage?

lonely

playful

mystical

somber

What effect do the repeated questions have on the passage?

They show how jealous Mr. Pontellier is of Robert.

They show how eager Edna is to learn about Robert.

They show how curious Edna is about Mr. Pontellier’s trip.

They show Edna’s disinterest in the conversation.

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