Question 1

While "A Crystal-Clear Love Affair" focuses on a man who is a celebrity, "Jim at Bat" focuses on a boy who is -

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ordinary

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selfish

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lazy

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proud

Question 2

Read these quotations. Which of these best describes the difference in tone between the two quotations?

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The tone of the first quotation is discouraged, while the tone of the second quotation is celebratory.

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The tone of the first quotation is admiring, while the tone of the second quotation is playful.

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The tone of the first quotation is impassioned, while the tone of the second quotation is indifferent.

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The tone of the first quotation is informative, while the tone of the second quotation is impartial.

Question 3

Both selections explore the theme of baseball -

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being an important means of family bonding in American culture

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providing children with famous role models to idolize

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no longer being the innocent American pastime it once was

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helping many children escape a bleak home life

Question 4

Which element is the same for both selections?

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The subject matter

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The writing style

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The genre

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The tone

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