Writing an Analysis that Compares Two Genres — Unit test
Question 6 • Language Arts 8 - ELA3008 IC
Read the excerpt from part 2 of "Flowers for Algernon."Suddenly, I was furious at myself and all those who were smirking at him. I jumped up and shouted, "Shut up! Leave him alone! It's not his fault he can't understand! He can't help what he is! But for God's sake . . . he's still a human being!"Based on this excerpt, how is Charlie changing as a person?
Answer
A
He is growing meaner.
B
He is gaining more knowledge.
C
He is becoming more sensitive.
D
He is losing his intelligence.
Explanation
Charlie feels furious when people mock someone who cannot understand them, and he speaks up to defend that person. His concern that the man is “still a human being” shows growing empathy and compassion. Therefore, Charlie is becoming more sensitive, not meaner or less intelligent.
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