Clements of literature *A
Sonia sat down in the guidance counselor's office, ready to explain her
future. She was going to be a writer, she announced. All she had to do
was finish high school, go to college, and then get a job of some kind
- something that would give her a source of income. Then, she
continued, on the weekends, except for those weekends when she had
soccer practice (because there was no chance she was giving that up).
and as long as her friends didn't invite her to go out partying, she
would write the great American novel. As Sonia finished triumphantly
and looked up for approval, the guidance counselor frowned
Which statement best explains how the plot of the story helps develop the
main character?
O A. Sonia's announcement of her impressive future shows that she
has a lot of untapped talent
OB. Sonia's description of her impractical plans shows that she is
more of a dreamer than a doer.
O c. The guidance counselor's frown shows that Sonia struggles with
school and work
OD. The guidance counselor's choice to meet with Sonia shows that
Sonia is both artistic and practical
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