How does the contrast between Mitty's view of himself and the reader's view of Mitty affect the story in "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"?
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It creates a feeling of melancholy because Mitty's reality is so dull and unfulfilling when compared to his fantasies.
It creates a feeling of melancholy because Mitty's reality is so dull and unfulfilling when compared to his fantasies.
It injects the story with a sense of hope because Mitty realizes that his fantasy could be reality if he wants it to be.
It injects the story with a sense of hope because Mitty realizes that his fantasy could be reality if he wants it to be.
It adds suspense as Mitty's fantasy life pushes him to behave in bold and daring ways in reality.
It adds suspense as Mitty's fantasy life pushes him to behave in bold and daring ways in reality.
It fuels the tension in the story because readers expect Mitty's reality to become as exciting as his fantasy.
It fuels the tension in the story because readers expect Mitty's reality to become as exciting as his fantasy.
Which statement is an example of situational irony in "The Piece of String"?
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Master Malandain and Master Hauchecorne never reconcile their differences about a halter.
Master Malandain and Master Hauchecorne never reconcile their differences about a halter.
The mayor is a foolish person who accidentally makes an extremely wise decision.
The mayor is a foolish person who accidentally makes an extremely wise decision.
Master Malandain, who is a kind man, unintentionally causes another character great harm.
Master Malandain, who is a kind man, unintentionally causes another character great harm.
Though Hauchecorne is a rogue, what most harms his reputation is the innocent act of picking up string from the ground.
Though Hauchecorne is a rogue, what most harms his reputation is the innocent act of picking up string from the ground.
In "The Piece of String," no one believes the old man when he denies taking the wallet.
Which statement best explains how this event develops the plot?
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It serves as the falling action of the story because it shows that people most often like to believe the worst about one another.
It serves as the falling action of the story because it shows that people most often like to believe the worst about one another.
It resolves the main conflict of the story by showing that the old man is a liar.
It resolves the main conflict of the story by showing that the old man is a liar.
It is the climax of the story because it is the point where the reader realizes that the old man has been dishonest.
It is the climax of the story because it is the point where the reader realizes that the old man has been dishonest.
It creates the conflict because it pits the old man against everyone else as he tries to prove his innocence.