Question

how does passage 2 help readers understand vera’s character more clearly than passage 1? a. it explains her feelings after framton leaves. b. it explains why she dislikes visitors. c. it explains how carefully she plans her lie. d. it explains why her aunt trusts her.

Explanation:

To determine how Passage 2 clarifies Vera’s character better than Passage 1, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Explaining feelings after Framton leaves does not focus on her core character trait of being a clever liar/planner.
• Option B: Disliking visitors is not central to Vera’s key trait (deception/planning).
• Option C: If Passage 2 shows her careful planning of the lie (e.g., how she constructs it), this directly reveals her manipulative, strategic character—central to understanding her.
• Option D: Aunt’s trust does not highlight Vera’s own actions/character as much as her planning.

Answer:

C. It explains how carefully she plans her lie.