In Passage 1, the main character experiences many different feelings or attitudes about his situation. Fill in the bubble that shows which feeling or attitude each detail conveys.
“Perspiration streamed down the youth’s face . . .” (paragraph 1)
“. . . before he had announced to himself that he was about to fight . . .” (paragraph 2)
“. . . welded into a common personality . . .” (paragraph 3)
“. . . a sensation that his eyeballs were about to crack like hot stones.” (paragraph 7)
“. . . the acute exasperation of a pestered animal . . .” (paragraph 8)
“. . . into that of a driven beast.” (paragraph 8)
Acting without Feeling
A
B
C
D
Anger; Frustration
E
F
G
H
Physical Discomfort
I
J
K
L
Togetherness; Group Spirit
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Sure! Let’s analyze each detail and assign the appropriate feeling or attitude:
1. “Perspiration streamed down the youth’s face . . .” (paragraph 1)
– Physical Discomfort: This detail suggests the youth is physically exerting himself, possibly indicating stress or anxiety.
2. “. . . before he had announced to himself that he was about to fight . . .” (paragraph 2)
– Acting without Feeling: This indicates a moment of internal conflict before a significant action, showing hesitation.
3. “. . . welded into a common personality . . .” (paragraph 3)
– Togetherness; Group Spirit: This phrase suggests a sense of unity or bond among a group.
4. “. . . a sensation that his eyeballs were about to crack like hot stones.” (paragraph 7)
– Physical Discomfort: This vivid imagery conveys extreme discomfort or pain.
5. “. . . the acute exasperation of a pestered animal . . .” (paragraph 8)
– Anger; Frustration: This comparison emphasizes irritation and anger felt by the character.
6. “. . . into that of a driven beast.” (paragraph 8)
– Acting without Feeling: This suggests a loss of control driven by instinct, rather than rational thought.
So the answer would be aligned as follows:
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