Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details about how characters interact, settings influence action, or events connect
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Question 1 of 3
Read the excerpt below:
Maya walked into the gym, her hands shaking as she set up her volcano model. She double‑checked every step, making sure the baking soda and vinegar would mix at just the right time.
Across the room, Leo swaggered to his table, tossing his cardboard rocket onto the bench. He smiled, saying, “I’ll figure it out when I launch it,” and began taping parts together without a plan.
Which statement best compares Maya’s and Leo’s approaches to preparing for the science fair?
Question 2 of 3
Read the following passage:
"In the story 'The Secret Garden', Mary Lennox is a shy, lonely girl who moves to a big, gloomy mansion in England. She meets Colin, a sickly boy who stays in his locked room because he believes he will die. Both Mary and Colin are lonely, but Mary is curious and brave, while Colin is fearful and stubborn."
Which sentence best compares Mary and Colin based on the details in the passage?
Question 3 of 3
In the story, Lina and Marco first play on a bright, warm beach where they laugh and race each other. The next scene moves to an old lighthouse on a rocky cliff during a heavy rainstorm, with howling wind and flashing lightning. Lina now holds a flashlight and Marco moves slowly, watching the crashing waves. How does this change in setting affect the mood of the scene and the characters’ actions?
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