What effect does the phrase “intently fastened” have on grasping the story’s historical context?
What if the author had used “looked at” instead? ✔ Punishment would be deemphasized.Punishments would be seen as less harsh.The meaning wouldn’t change.
Which aspect(s) of setting does this sentence address? Check the two best choices.
Complete the following sentence:The reader can infer from the historical and geographical context provided in this excerpt that the jail was built✔ out of necessity when the town was settled.years after the settlement of the town.
What mood is conveyed through the words that describe the appearance of the jail? angry✔ mercilessforgivingannoyedguiltyshocked
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