Question

Use the notes from your reading of “Third Quarter” to answer the question. Which statement best compares Josh’s feelings and his father’s in “I run into Dad’s room”? (1 point) Responses Josh wants his father to take care of himself, but his father treats his heart problems lightly. Josh wants his father to take care of himself, but his father treats his heart problems lightly. Josh feels guilty about playing basketball with his father, but his father insists on continuing to coach his sons. Josh feels guilty about playing basketball with his father, but his father insists on continuing to coach his sons. Josh tries to get his mother to take his father to the hospital, but his father says not to worry her. Josh tries to get his mother to take his father to the hospital, but his father says not to worry her. Josh wants his father to stay home while his father thinks taking a new coaching job will solve his health problems.

Answer 1

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Josh wants his father to take care of himself, but his father treats his heart problems lightly.

Answer 2

Use the notes from your reading of “Third Quarter” to answer the question. Which is the best description of “Text Messages from Mom, Part One”? (1 point) Responses The mom expresses relief that the boys can get a ride home. The mom expresses relief that the boys can get a ride home. The mom shows greater concern for JB than for Josh. The mom shows greater concern for JB than for Josh. The message time above each stanza creates a sense of urgency and drama. The message time above each stanza creates a sense of urgency and drama. When the mom texts that “Dad’s okay,” she is not totally convincing.

Answer 3

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The message time above each stanza creates a sense of urgency and drama.

Answer 4

Use the notes from your reading of “Third Quarter” to answer the question.%0D%0A%0D%0AHow does the form of “At Noon, in the Gym, with Dad” help tell the story?%0D%0A%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AThe repeated use of –ing verbs emphasizes the father’s skill on the court.%0D%0AThe repeated use of –ing verbs emphasizes the father’s skill on the court.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe switch to the narrator’s memory of gym class lightens the emotional impact of the poem.%0D%0AThe switch to the narrator’s memory of gym class lightens the emotional impact of the poem.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe short lines enhance the emotional effect of the lines at the end about the father.%0D%0AThe short lines enhance the emotional effect of the lines at the end about the father.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe focus on playing basketball makes the reader feel distanced from what happens to the father

Answer 5

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The short lines enhance the emotional effect of the lines at the end about the father.