Questions: Question 7 of 10 Read this passage: Mirabelle and her mother, Sarah, have always been close. That's why it was so hard when Mirabelle left home to attend an exclusive boarding school. At school, Mirabelle is lonely and finds it hard to make friends. Back at home, Sarah begins a new job and has trouble learning the ropes and fitting in with her new colleagues. Through phone calls and text messages, Mirabelle and Sarah offer each other support, and soon they are both more comfortable in their new environments. Which literary device does the passage contain? A. Anticlimax B. Foreshadowing C. Flashback D. Parallel plots

Question 7 of 10 Read this passage: Mirabelle and her mother, Sarah, have always been close. That's why it was so hard when Mirabelle left home to attend an exclusive boarding school. At school, Mirabelle is lonely and finds it hard to make friends. Back at home, Sarah begins a new job and has trouble learning the ropes and fitting in with her new colleagues. Through phone calls and text messages, Mirabelle and Sarah offer each other support, and soon they are both more comfortable in their new environments. Which literary device does the passage contain? A. Anticlimax B. Foreshadowing C. Flashback D. Parallel plots
Transcript text: Question 7 of 10 Read this passage: Mirabelle and her mother, Sarah, have always been close. That's why it was so hard when Mirabelle left home to attend an exclusive boarding school. At school, Mirabelle is lonely and finds it hard to make friends. Back at home, Sarah begins a new job and has trouble learning the ropes and fitting in with her new colleagues. Through phone calls and text messages, Mirabelle and Sarah offer each other support, and soon they are both more comfortable in their new environments. Which literary device does the passage contain? A. Anticlimax B. Foreshadowing C. Flashback D. Parallel plots
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The answer is D. Parallel plots

Explanation
Option 1: Anticlimax

An anticlimax is a disappointing end to an exciting or impressive series of events. The passage does not describe a letdown or a decrease in intensity; rather, it shows the development of two characters in different settings.

Option 2: Foreshadowing

Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an advance hint of what is to come later in the story. The passage does not provide hints about future events; it simply describes the current situations of Mirabelle and Sarah.

Option 3: Flashback

A flashback is a scene set in a time earlier than the main story. The passage does not include any scenes from the past; it focuses on the present experiences of the characters.

Option 4: Parallel plots

Parallel plots involve two or more separate storylines that are linked by a common character, event, or theme. In this passage, the parallel plots are the experiences of Mirabelle at boarding school and Sarah at her new job. Both characters are adjusting to new environments and supporting each other through their challenges.

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