English 2 Soap and Water

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Based on the context of paragraph 3, what does diffident mean

How does the narrator's background affect her perception of herself

Having struggled all of her life, the narrator feels ashamed and inferior to her peers

Select two quotations from the passage to support your answer

I was too frenzied to know What I said or did

Which is a theme of the passage

Opinions based solely on appearance often prove false

Select two statements the best describe how the narrator changes as a result of her experiences at college

She finds the strength within to stand up for herself

Which quotation from the passage supports the answer

She never looked into my eyes

How does the flashback in paragraphs 15-19 create suspense

The flashback reveals the narrator's determination to accomplish her goals

How do the interactions between the narrator and Miss Whiteside in paragraphs 6-7 advance the plot of the passage

The interactions provoke a change in the narrator and compel her to defend herself against Miss Whiteside

what impact does the metaphor have on the meaning and tone of the passenger

The metaphor expresses the narrator's anxiety as the dean carefully inspects her appearance for flaws

Select two ways in which the author builds tension

by contrasting the narrator's life with the lives of her fellow students ands teachers