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Standard 3.0 Comprehension of Literary Text

Indicator 3. Analyze elements of narrative texts to facilitate understanding and interpretation

Objective d. Analyze characterization

Selected Response Item
Read "Scrambled Eggs" and answer the following question.

Which word best describes the judge?

  1. Clever
  2. Harsh
  3. Patient
  4. Thoughtful
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Correct Answer:
D
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