Directions: Use the stories to answer the question. Story 1: In a small fishing village nestled along the rugged coastline, there was an annual fishing contest that drew anglers from far and wide. Among the competitors were two old friends, Tom and Harry, who had been rivals since childhood. As they prepared their gear on the dock, Tom boasted to Harry, "I'm going to catch the biggest fish this year, no doubt about it. You might as well throw your line in the water and give up now! The Whopper of the West has my name written all over it.” As the contest got underway, the fishermen scattered along the shore, casting their lines into the deep blue sea. Tom and Harry each found their own spots, determined to outdo one another. Hours passed, and the sun climbed high in the sky, casting a golden hue over the sparkling waters. Yet, despite their efforts, neither Tom nor Harry had caught anything worth boasting about. Frustration began to mount as the hours ticked by. Tom grumbled to himself, "Well isn’t this the best Saturday ever!” Just as soon as Tom reeled in his line to call it a day, Harry saw his bobber go under. Harry struggled with the massive trout on the other end of the line, shouting as he reeled in his excitement! Story 2: In the vast expanse of the Wild West, where the skies stretched endlessly and the sun blazed hot, there existed a legend whispered in hushed tones around campfires and saloons alike – the legend of the Whopper of the West. No, this creature was a behemoth of the deep, a fish so colossal that it could swallow a wagon whole and drag a cowboy to the depths with a flick of its tail. Many had tried to catch the Whopper, but none had succeeded. But one man, a fearless cowboy by the name of Buckaroo Bill, was undeterred by the tales of danger and doom. For days, Buckaroo Bill roamed the rivers and streams of the Wild West, searching for signs of the elusive Whopper. Then, one fateful day, Buckaroo Bill felt a tug on his line that nearly yanked him off his feet. With a mighty heave, he began the battle of a lifetime, his muscles straining against the weight of his catch. The Whopper fought with all its might, thrashing and splashing in the moonlit waters, but Buckaroo Bill held on tight, refusing to be bested by the legendary fish. With a final tug, he hauled the creature onto the riverbank. But just as Buckaroo Bill prepared to claim his prize, a strange thing happened – the Whopper began to twitch and wiggle, its eyes blinking in the dim light of the moon. Then, to the astonishment of all who watched, the Whopper of the West came alive! With a mighty splash, the Whopper leaped back into the river, its tail sending waves crashing against the shore. As it disappeared into the depths once more, it left behind only ripples on the surface and a tale of bravery and adventure that would be told for generations to come. What plot feature is something both stories have in common? (1 point) Responses They are both told in first person point of view. They are both told in first person point of view. They are both told through a memoir of a fisherman. They are both told through a memoir of a fisherman. They both focus on one person's autobiographical tale of the Whooper of the West. They both focus on one person's autobiographical tale of the Whooper of the West. They are both fictional stories about fishing.
