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