Conflict and Plot Structure in Robin Hood — Unit test
Question 16 • 25-26 TX-Literary Genres
Read this excerpt from “Hmong Tops.”The boys walked side by side across the deep cracks in the uneven pavement. Gray apartment buildings bordered the neighborhood streets in endless rows. Tiny strips of yellowed grass peeked out of the side yards, teasing onlookers with promises of spring they never delivered.
Answer
A
contribute to the sense of hopelessness that Lorenzo feels.
B
show that no one cares about the city in which Lorenzo lives.
C
create sympathy for the fact that Lorenzo’s family has moved.
D
explain the main reason Lorenzo does not like his new home.
Explanation
The cracked pavement, endless rows of gray buildings, and yellowed grass make the neighborhood seem worn-down and bleak. The grass offers a promise of spring that “never” comes, reinforcing a feeling that things will not improve. These details contribute to the sense of hopelessness Lorenzo feels, rather than explaining a specific reason he dislikes his home.
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