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Read the passage below and answer the multiple-choice question that follows it. You may explain your reasoning but you must end your response with a new line and the letter corresponding to the correct answer. -------------- Jim Gilmore came to Hortons Bay from Canada. He bought the blacksmith shop from old man Horton. Jim was short and dark with big mustaches and big hands. He was a good horseshoer and did not look much like a blacksmith even with his leather apron on. He lived upstairs above the blacksmith shop and took his meals at A. J. Smith's. Liz Coates worked for Smith's. Mrs. Smith, who was a very large clean woman, said Liz Coates was the neatest girl she'd ever seen. Liz had good legs and always wore clean gingham aprons and Jim noticed that her hair was always neat behind. He liked her face because it was so jolly but he never thought about her. Liz liked Jim very much. She liked it the way he walked over from the shop and often went to the kitchen door to watch for him to start down the road. She liked it about his mustache. She liked it about how white his teeth were when he smiled. She liked it very much that he didn't look like a blacksmith. She liked it how much A. J. Smith and Mrs. Smith liked Jim. One day she found that she liked it the way the hair was black on his arms and how white they were above the tanned line when he washed up in the washbasin outside the house. Liking that made her feel funny. Hortons Bay, the town, was only five houses on the main road between Boyne City and Charlevoix. There was the general store and postoffice with a high false front and maybe a wagon hitched out in front, Smith's house, Stroud's house, Fox's house, Horton's house and Van Hoosen's house. The houses were in a big grove of elm trees and the road was very sandy. There was farming country and timber each way up the road. Up the road a ways was the Methodist church and down the road the other direction was the township school. The blacksmith shop was painted red and faced the school. -------------- The author's repetitive use of "She liked it" serves to emphasize the... A) degree to which a friendship has blossomed B) friendliness of a person's disposition C) persistence of an outward expression of love D) closeness with which one person studies another
Strict success criteria:
D
Success criteria:
Gives the correct answer D but may contain context, explanation, or chat content ("Sure, here you go" etc)
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A) degree to which a friendship has blossomed | |||
✅ | D) closeness with which one person studies another<|im_end|> | ||
The author's repetitive use of "She liked it" serves to emphasize the degree to which a friendship has blossomed. The phrase is repeated several times in the passage, each time referring to something that Liz likes about Jim. By repeating this phrase, the author implies that there is a strong bond forming between these two characters based on their shared interests and appreciation of one another's qualities. Reference(s): Hemingway, Ernest. "Up in Michigan." The Complete Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway: The Finca Vigía Edition. New York: Scribner, 1987. Print. | |||
C) persistence of an outward expression of love | |||
B | |||
B) friendliness of a person's disposition | |||
The author's repetitive use of "She liked it" serves to emphasize the friendliness of a person's disposition. | |||
The author's repetitive use of "She liked it" serves to emphasize the... C) closeness with which one person studies another The phrase "She liked it" is repeated several times in the passage to describe Liz's observations about Jim. Each time, it emphasizes her attention to detail and her growing affection for him. The use of this phrase creates a sense of intimacy and closeness between Liz and Jim, implying that she is studying him closely and finding things to appreciate about him. | |||
C) persistence of an outward expression of love The repetitive use of "She liked it" in the passage emphasizes the growing feelings of affection and attraction that Liz Coates has for Jim Gilmore. The author uses this repetition to show the persistence and variety of these feelings, highlighting the outward expressions of love that Liz notices in Jim.</s> | |||
The author's repetitive use of "She liked it" serves to emphasize the degree to which a friendship has blossomed (A).<|endoftext|> | |||
✅ | ✅ | Let's analyze this question: 1. The phrase "She liked it" is indeed repeated several times in the passage, specifically in reference to Liz's feelings about Jim. 2. This repetition is used to list various aspects of Jim that Liz finds appealing, from his walk to his mustache, his teeth, his appearance, and even the hair on his arms. 3. The repetition creates a sense of Liz noticing more and more details about Jim, suggesting she's paying very close attention to him. 4. This isn't about a friendship blossoming, as the observations are one-sided (Liz observing Jim). 5. It's not about Liz's general friendliness, as these observations are specific to Jim. 6. While it could be interpreted as an expression of love, the text doesn't explicitly state this, and the feelings seem to be developing rather than persistent. 7. The repetition most strongly emphasizes how Liz is studying Jim closely, noticing many small details about him. Given these points, the answer that best fits is: D | |
The author's repetitive use of "She liked it" emphasizes the **intensity** of Liz's feelings for Jim, highlighting her growing affection and infatuation with him. This is option C: "persistence of an outward expression of love". Final answer: C | |||
C) persistence of an outward expression of love The repetitive use of "She liked it" in the passage highlights Liz's growing admiration and attraction towards Jim Gilmore. Although she does not explicitly express her feelings, her observations and noticing the smallest details about him demonstrate the persistence and depth of her affection. This technique used by the author underscores the development of Liz's feelings for Jim.</s> | |||
A | |||
✅ | ✅ | D) closeness with which one person studies another | |
**Reasoning:** The author's repetitive use of "She liked it" serves to emphasize the friendliness of Liz's disposition. Throughout the passage, Liz expresses her fondness for Jim through her repeated use of "She liked it." This repetition highlights Liz's strong feelings for Jim and her desire to convey those feelings to the reader. **Answer:** B<eos> | |||
✅ | ✅ | The author's repetitive use of "She liked it" serves to emphasize the closeness with which one person studies another. This repetition highlights Liz's detailed observations and her growing affection for Jim as she notices various aspects of him, reflecting her intimate attention to his characteristics and actions. D | |
A) degree to which a friendship has blossomed The author's repetitive use of "She liked it" serves to emphasize the degree to which a friendship has blossomed between Liz and Jim.<eos> | |||
The author's repetitive use of "She liked it" serves to emphasize the degree to which a friendship has blossomed. This is seen in the way the character Liz Coates becomes more and more fond of Jim, noticing small details about him and appreciating different aspects of his personality and appearance. The answer is A.<|im_end|> | |||
C) persistence of an outward expression of love<|im_end|> | |||
A) degree to which a friendship has blossomed<|im_end|> | |||
The repetitive use of "She liked it" in the passage serves to emphasize the degree to which Liz is attracted to Jim and is developing romantic feelings for him. The passage describes Liz noticing various physical attributes of Jim, such as his mustache, his teeth, his tanned arms, and how he doesn't look like a typical blacksmith. The repetition of "She liked it" highlights her growing infatuation with Jim's appearance and mannerisms, suggesting the development of romantic feelings rather than just a casual friendship or admiration. Therefore, the correct answer is: C | |||
The author's repetitive use of "She liked it" serves to emphasize the degree to which a friendship has blossomed.</s> | |||
E) intensity of a person's feelings for another -------------- The correct answer is E, the intensity of a person's feelings for another. The author uses this repetition to highlight Liz Coates' strong and numerous positive feelings towards Jim Gilmore. She likes many aspects about him, from his appearance and mannerisms to how other people perceive him. This technique helps portray her fondness or admiration for him in a clear and compelling way. | |||
The author's repetitive use of "She liked it" serves to emphasize the degree to which a friendship has blossomed. -------------- A<|end|> | |||
The author's repetitive use of "She liked it" serves to emphasize the degree to which a friendship has blossomed between Liz and Jim. This is because the phrase is used repeatedly to describe the various qualities and aspects of Jim that Liz finds appealing, illustrating the depth and range of her liking for him. So, the correct answer is: A) degree to which a friendship has blossomed The repetition of "She liked it" highlights the growing friendship between Liz and Jim, as she finds herself appreciating more and more about him. This pattern of liking various aspects of Jim's appearance and personality shows that their friendship is developing and becoming more significant to Liz.<|end_of_turn|> | |||
A | |||
The author's repetitive use of "She liked it" serves to emphasize the persistence of an outward expression of love. The passage describes Liz's growing affection for Jim, and the repetition of "She liked it" highlights the intensity and consistency of her feelings towards him, even though he does not reciprocate them at this point. C | |||
The repetitive use of "She liked it" emphasizes the growing intensity of Liz's attraction to Jim, focusing on the details she finds appealing. This suggests a developing romantic interest rather than a simple friendship. C | |||
✅ | The repetitive use of "She liked it" in the passage serves to emphasize the growing attraction and infatuation that Liz Coates feels towards Jim Gilmore. The repeated phrase highlights how Liz is paying close attention to various aspects of Jim's appearance and mannerisms, indicating her increasing interest in him. The phrase "She liked it" is used to describe Liz's feelings about Jim's mustache, his smile, his appearance as a blacksmith, and even specific details like the hair on his arms. This repetition underscores the intensity of her observation and the depth of her feelings, which go beyond mere friendliness or a blossoming friendship. Therefore, the best answer is: D) closeness with which one person studies another | ||
✅ | ✅ | The author's repetitive use of "She liked it" emphasizes the **closeness with which one person studies another**. D | |
The author's repetitive use of "She liked it" serves to emphasize the... A) degree to which a friendship has blossomed Explanation: In the passage, the text frequently uses "She liked it" to describe Liz's feelings toward Jim, making it clear that she developed a strong liking for him. This repetition helps to emphasize the growing affection between them. Option A) is the most accurate choice because it is directly related to the repeated emphasis on her liking Jim. | |||
**C** The author's repeated use of "She liked it" emphasizes the unwavering and persistent nature of Liz's feelings for Jim. | |||
A) degree to which a feeling or attraction has developed. The repetition of "She liked it" emphasizes the depth and extent of Liz's growing attraction to Jim. | |||
**B** The author uses "She liked it" throughout the passage to emphasize the friendliness and positive qualities of Liz Coates. This repetition highlights Liz's genuine affection and admiration for Jim, showcasing her positive perception of his character. | |||
C) persistence of an outward expression of love | |||
The author's repeated use of "She liked it" emphasizes the **persistence of an outward expression of love**. Liz's repeated liking of seemingly mundane things about Jim reveals a deep and persistent affection for him, even if she hasn't explicitly confessed her feelings. The answer is **C**. | |||
✅ | ✅ | The author's repetitive use of "She liked it" serves to emphasize the gradual and incremental development of Liz's romantic feelings towards Jim. It highlights the specific details that she finds attractive about him, from his mustache to the way he walks, and shows how these small things collectively contribute to her growing affection. D | |
✅ | ✅ | The author's repetitive use of "She liked it" emphasizes how Liz is keenly observant and focused on various details about Jim, indicating a deep and specific interest in him. This repetition highlights her detailed and concentrated attention on Jim's characteristics and behaviors. It isn't merely about a friendship blossoming or just a friendly disposition; rather, it illustrates a closer, more intimate form of observation, almost like studying him closely. D) | |
The author's repetitive use of "She liked it" serves to emphasize the degree to which a friendship has blossomed. The repetition shows how Liz is increasingly aware of and appreciative of the various qualities Jim possesses, which suggests that their relationship is developing. Answer: A | |||
✅ | ✅ | The repeated phrase highlights Liz's growing attraction to Jim and her focus on his specific traits and actions. This suggests an infatuation or developing feelings of love. \ D | |
✅ | D) closeness with which one person studies another. The repeated phrase "She liked it" helps us visualize Liz's fixation on Jim. Each instance describes something specific about him that she admires, almost worships. This creates the image of her staring intently, studying him closely. While the answer could potentially be A) as the friendship does blossom, the passage doesn't focus enough on the development of the relationship to justify this answer. Instead, the emphasis is on the one-sided admiration society often sees in love at first sight. The correct answer is D. | ||
The author's repetitive use of "She liked it" serves to emphasize the B) friendliness of a person's disposition. | |||
✅ | ✅ | The passage provides detailed observations about Liz Coates' feelings towards Jim Gilmore. The repetitive use of "She liked it" emphasizes the various specific details Liz notices and appreciates about Jim. Each "She liked it" reveals another layer of her attention to Jim's characteristics and actions, showcasing how closely she studies and thinks about him. Let's analyze the options: A) degree to which a friendship has blossomed - This option doesn't quite fit because the passage does not mention the development of a friendship. It focuses more on Liz's feelings and observations of Jim rather than a mutual friendship. B) friendliness of a person's disposition - This option is also not entirely accurate. The passage doesn't center on the friendliness of either character's disposition. It is more about Liz's detailed observations and feelings toward Jim. C) persistence of an outward expression of love - While Liz's feelings might suggest an affection or love for Jim, the repetition of "She liked it" is more about her noticing specific details rather than expressing persistent outward love. D) closeness with which one person studies another - This option best captures the essence of the passage. The repetitive "She liked it" emphasizes Liz's close and detailed observations of Jim, indicating how attentively she studies him. Therefore, the correct answer is: D | |
The author's repetitive use of "She liked it" serves to emphasize the persistence of an outward expression of love (Option C). This is evident from the descriptions of specific things Liz liked about Jim, which range from physical appearance (mustache, hair, white teeth, clean clothes) to how much the other townspeople liked him. These examples gradually build up to the climax where Liz finds herself liking even the color of his arms' hair and the contrast with the tanned line, which makes her feel 'funny,' implying an emotional change. This pattern highlights her growing affection for Jim, which is an expression of love persistently and consistently developing over time. | |||
✅ | The author's repetitive use of "She liked it" serves to emphasize the D) closeness with which one person studies another. The repeated phrase emphasizes Liz's attentive and observant nature as she notices and appreciates various aspects of Jim's appearance and personality. New line: D | ||
A) degree to which a friendship has blossomed<|im_end|> | |||
✅ | D) closeness with which one person studies another The author's repetitive use of "She liked it" serves to emphasize the closeness with which one person studies another. This repetition highlights Liz Coates' detailed observations and affection for Jim Gilmore, showcasing her keen interest in his physical attributes and the reasons behind her liking for him. The phrase is used to detail the various aspects of Jim that Liz finds appealing, indicating her close observation and affection.<|im_end|> | ||
The author's repetitive use of "She liked it" serves to emphasize the persistence of an outward expression of love (Option C). The phrase is used to highlight the various aspects of Jim that Liz Coates finds appealing, not just in a friendly or professional manner, but with a deeper, more persistent affection. The repetition does not merely indicate that Liz has a friendly disposition towards Jim or that she is observant of him (options B and D). Nor does it solely convey the extent of their friendship (option A); rather, it delves into the specifics of what she likes about him, suggesting a more profound, affectionate interest. The repetitive phrase "She liked it" accumulates these details, painting a picture of Liz's burgeoning affection for Jim, which goes beyond mere friendship or noticing someone's qualities. Therefore, option C best captures the function of this narrative device in the text.<|im_end|> | |||
A) degree to which a friendship has blossomed | |||
✅ | ✅ | The author's repetitive use of "She liked it" serves to emphasize the closeness with which Liz studies Jim's appearance and mannerisms, highlighting the development of her crush on him. D |