Tom’s story is set in the early 1800s. In order to make this believable for the reader, Tom must understand a great deal about how that time period _____ and _____.
looked; felt
operated; looked
worked; dressed
ate; drank
In order to make this believable for the reader, Tom must understand a great deal about how that time period _____ and _____.
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The correct answer is: operated; looked.
Explanation: For a story set in the early 1800s to be convincing, the character Tom must have a good understanding of how society functioned (operated) during that time and the physical appearance of the environment, people, and objects (looked). This knowledge helps create an authentic setting for readers.