Is stimulated by difficult material 2. Listens critically; primary purpose is to evaluate what is heard 3. Shows no energy; forgets what the speaker says 4. Gives full attention; fights distractions; maintains concentration

What evidence in the excerpt supports schwartz claim? select three options

The tone of a story is the author's attitude toward the subject. provide two examples that support the conclusion that the tone of this story is ironic.

Which best explains this excerpt’s purpose in the novel’s plot structure? the excerpt creates conflict between characters as part of the rising action. the excerpt provides background information on a character as part of the exposition. the excerpt returns a character to equilibrium as part of the falling action. the excerpt is the point of greatest tension and acts as the climax.