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QuizMultiple Choice

Writing a Comparison of Fiction and Nonfiction

Question 4 • FL-1001040-M/J Language Arts 2 B

Read this excerpt from Fever 1793.Eliza scowled and waved a towel at the flies buzzing above the bowl. "Pick me some fresh asparagus grass. These pests are a plague."What word does the author use to indicate how Eliza is feeling?

Answer
A
scowled
B
waved
C
pests
D
plague

Explanation

The word “scowled” describes Eliza’s facial expression and shows that she feels annoyed or displeased. “Waved” describes an action, while “pests” and “plague” describe the flies, not Eliza’s feelings.

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