1.Read the following paragraphs from "behind the veil."
The street, although why was inconveniently full of strollers passing to and fro. The situation was not helped by the sleek swift cars, which sped by from time to time. They carried wealthy occupants, young women, and ladies, who, protected from the curiosity of the outside world, displayed radiant faces. Their shining gaze roved across the street, smiling or frowning as they took in sights which pleased or displeased them.
Among the surging crowd was an amazing mixture of different clothes and contrasting shapes, which if nothing else, serve to emphasize the varying tastes of these passer-by.
A European who had never been to the east before might be excused for thinking that its people were in the middle of a great festival. As time goes by, however, he is moved to say in amazement 'What long carnival celebrations you have in this country!' Our western friend would think that people wear these amazing clothes for a festival, just as they would do in his own country.
Which of these sentences most effectively summarizes the main idea of this paragraph?
A. The people of the city were celebrating a festival and wore their most colorful and fashionable cloths in recognition of the holiday.
B. The street was crowded with pedestrians dressed in an array of fashionable clothing that would have made a distinct impression on foreign visitors.
C. There were many people dressed in a variety of colorful fashions crowding the roadways and making it nearly impossible for cars filled with wealthy onlookers to pass by.*****
D. Europeans in western visitors would have thought there was a celebration going on in the city because the streets were filled with people who were dressed and festive clothing and who were smiling at all the sights.
I think the answer is C but I'm not sure. Can someone please help tell me if I'm correct or not
I agree, C.
Yes, you are correct. The sentence that most effectively summarizes the main idea of the paragraph is C: "There were many people dressed in a variety of colorful fashions crowding the roadways and making it nearly impossible for cars filled with wealthy onlookers to pass by." This sentence captures the main idea that the street was crowded with people dressed in different clothes, which made it difficult for cars to pass through. The paragraph also mentions the wealthy occupants in the cars and the contrast between the clothing styles, but the central focus is on the crowded street and the variety of colorful fashions.
I agree.
Can you help me with 1 more please.
2.All of the following quotations from "From Behind the Veil" support the story's main idea about the thrill of forbidden love EXCEPT
A. "A man can be surprised to find himself turning involuntarily towards those figures, wearing long silk gowns, which give them such an enticing and alluring shape, and make the observer yearn to uncover the magic and the secrets which lie beneath them."
B. "They would walk by without turning their heads, paying no attention to the expressions of flattery which came their way from the gallants, who, after getting as much out of them as a dog gets out of barking at clouds, would give them no further attention."
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C. "There was nothing to stop her from feasting her eyes on him, however, because she knew that the veil covered her face and concealed the overwhelming attraction she felt for him."
D. "She knew that he was following her, and hastened on her way, trembling with conflicting emotions of joy, fear, and caution."
I think the answer is B. but im not sure,can you help correct me if I'm wrong me if im wrong?