On p. 17, symmetry could best be replaced with

A. fairness
B. cruelty***
C. balance
D. kindness

The story is called 'Harrison Bergeron' and if you want just read the ending on pg 17 to under stand the story better

I think it is cruelty (B) because they make Harrison add weight to his body, wear a clown nose, wear strange glasses, etc. And in the story it says they made him look like a "walking junkyard". But when I search symmetry it makes sense for the answer to be A or C because those are some of its synonyms

Balance is correct.

OK thank you.

You’re welcome.

wow I got 12/12!!!!!! I was very interested into the story also

thank you!! ❀◕ ‿ ◕❀

I was going to post a URL to the story but I couldn't. If you just search harrison bergeron on google the story should be one of the top results unless you don't want to read it

‘cruelty’ is not a synonym for ‘symmetry.’

Use www.thesaurus.com to look up ‘symmetry’ and let us know what you decide.

Yes I know but in the story it would make sense to replace it with cruelty if you read the story. But I guess since I am wrong, I would say C, balance although it is similar to A fairness I would still say balance

Great job! 👍

To determine the best replacement for the word "symmetry" on page 17 of the story "Harrison Bergeron," it is helpful to consider the context and connotation of the word. "Symmetry" typically refers to a sense of balance and proportion, particularly in terms of aesthetics or arrangement. In the context of the story, where equality is enforced at an extreme level, it is important to consider the negative aspects of symmetry in this particular society.

Considering your analysis of the story, it seems that the best replacement for "symmetry" is indeed cruelty (option B). As you mentioned, Harrison is subjected to various physical and aesthetic alterations that go beyond creating balance or fairness. The description of Harrison looking like a "walking junkyard" suggests a deliberate intent to inflict harm and harshness rather than achieving balance or kindness.

While fairness (option A) and balance (option C) could be considered synonyms of symmetry in certain contexts, they do not necessarily align with the situation in the story. In this dystopian society, the pursuit of fairness and balance goes to extreme measures, resulting in the imposition of cruelty upon individuals. Thus, option B, cruelty, is the most suitable replacement for symmetry in this specific scenario.