Read the excerpt from the poem "The Seasons."
It's spring, supposedly, but still the snow falls,
Somewhere, summer forlornly calls.
I think the seasons must be confused.
The months look on, somewhat bemused.
After five months of winter, it should be done,
But there is still no sign of that elusive sun.
Winter sports are all good and well,
But winter should be for just a spell!
Read the excerpt from the play New Toys:
Harper: You bought a new toy? My aunt always sends two of everything to me and my sister. She sends toys three times a year.
Lane: She sends a toy to each of you?
Harper: Yes, she says that we should learn to share our toys with others. Why take when you can share?
Land: (laughing) I wish I had your aunt.
Harper: Really?
Lane: Yeah, she sounds pretty smart. If my brother and I had two of everything, we wouldn't fight when one of us breaks a toy. We would always have a backup!
Harper: I guess so, but she really wants us to give the extra toys away and share with our neighbors and friends.
Land: (giggling and raising her arms toward Harper to give him a hug) Perfect! I'm your friend!
Both authors use their writing to tell the reader about the characters' feelings.
Select a line from each excerpt that shows a difference in the way these feelings are shown. (1 point)
a
I think the seasons must be confused. (giggling and raising her arms toward Harper to give him a hug)
b
I think the seasons must be confused. She sends toys three times a year.
c
It's spring, supposedly, but still the snow falls. (giggling and raising her arms toward Harper to give him a hug)
d
It's spring, supposedly, but still the snow falls. She sends toys three times a year.