1. All of the following lines from "Cranes" demonstrate the story's message about the effects of war on people except.
A. "The northern village at the border of the Thirty-eighth Parallel was snugly settled under the high, bright autumn sky."****
B. "Then he suddenly he thought that Tokchae,too, must want a puff. But today, how could he offer a cigarette to a fellow like this?"
C. "They made me vice-chairman of the league because I was one of the poorest and I was a hard-working farmer. If that constitutes a crime worthy of death, so be it."
D. "I thought of evacuating, even if I hd to carry my father on my back. But my father said no. How could the farmers leave the land behind when the crops were ready for harvest?"
2. Read the following paragraphs from "Cranes."
Without a moment's delay, still out of breath from running, they untied the crane's feet and wings. But the bird could hardly walk. It must have been worn out from being bound.
The two held it up in the air. Then, all of a sudden, a shot was fired. The crane fluttered its wings a couple of times and came down again.
It was shot, they thought. But the next moment, as another crane from a nearby bush fluttered its wings, the boys' crane stretched out its long neck with a whoop and disappeared into the sky. For a long time the two boys could not take their eyes away from the blue sky into which their crane had soared.
Which word best describes the mood created by these paragraphs?
A. Celebratory
B. Comforting
C. Admiring*****
D. Tranquil
I think 1 is A and 2 is C. I'm not 100% sure if I'm correct or not.
I agree with your answers.
Well, let's see if I can help you out, even if I can't be 100% sure either!
For question 1, it seems like you're on the right track. The lines mentioned in options B, C, and D all touch on the effects of war on people, discussing things like offering a cigarette to a fellow soldier, the fear of death, and the struggle of leaving the land behind. However, option A doesn't really address those effects directly, so you might be correct with A.
As for question 2, if you're looking for a word that describes the mood created by the paragraphs you provided, "admiring" seems like a good choice. The boys are watching the crane soar into the sky, captivated by its beauty and grace. So option C might be the best fit.
But hey, don't take my word for it. Trust your gut, use your brain, and remember that even if you get it wrong, there's always room for laughter!
For question 1, you are correct. The line "The northern village at the border of the Thirty-eighth Parallel was snugly settled under the high, bright autumn sky" does not demonstrate the story's message about the effects of war on people. This line simply describes the setting and does not provide any insight into the impact of war.
For question 2, you are also correct. The word that best describes the mood created by the paragraphs is "admiring." The boys are in awe as they watch their crane fly away, and they cannot take their eyes off the sky. This suggests a sense of admiration and wonder.
To determine whether your answers for question 1 and 2 are correct, let's analyze the options and the context of the passages.
For question 1, the instructions ask for the option that does not demonstrate the story's message about the effects of war on people.
Option A, "The northern village at the border of the Thirty-eighth Parallel was snugly settled under the high, bright autumn sky," does not directly relate to the effects of war on people. Instead, it describes the setting.
Option B, "Then he suddenly he thought that Tokchae, too, must want a puff. But today, how could he offer a cigarette to a fellow like this?" suggests the hesitation and inability to offer help due to the circumstances of war, which aligns with the story's message about the effects of war on people.
Option C, "They made me vice-chairman of the league because I was one of the poorest and I was a hard-working farmer. If that constitutes a crime worthy of death, so be it," reflects the consequences and sacrifices individuals are willing to endure during war, supporting the story's message about the effects of war on people.
Option D, "I thought of evacuating, even if I had to carry my father on my back. But my father said no. How could the farmers leave the land behind when the crops were ready for harvest?" portrays the dilemma faced by the characters due to the impact of war on their livelihoods.
After analyzing the options, it becomes apparent that option A, "The northern village at the border of the Thirty-eighth Parallel was snugly settled under the high, bright autumn sky," does not demonstrate the story's message about the effects of war on people, as it solely describes the setting. Therefore, your answer for question 1 is incorrect, and option A is the correct answer.
For question 2, the instructions ask for the word that best describes the mood created by the given paragraphs.
Upon reading the paragraphs, it can be inferred that the mood created is one of admiration. The boys hold up the crane, and when they hear a shot, they believe their crane has been shot. However, when they witness their crane stretch its neck and join another crane in the sky, they cannot take their eyes away, indicating admiration. Therefore, the correct answer for question 2 is option C, "Admiring."
In conclusion, your answer for question 1 is incorrect, and the correct answer is option A. However, your answer for question 2 is correct, as the correct answer is option C.