Question

in \everyday use,\ the author develops the character of mama as being sensible and plain. which passage from the story best shows those traits?

a. i looked at her like that something hit me in the top of my head and ran down to the soles of my feet. just like when im in church and the spirit of god touches me and i get happy and shout.
b. since i am stout it takes something of a push. you can see me trying to move a second or two before i make it.
c. in real life i am a large, big-boned woman with rough, man-working hands. in the winter i wear flannel nightgowns to bed and overalls during the day.
d. my hair glistens in the hot bright lights. johnny carson has much to do to keep up with my quick and witty tongue.

Explanation:

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Analyze the target character traits

The question asks for the passage from Alice Walker's "Everyday Use" that best demonstrates Mama's traits of being "sensible and plain." We need to evaluate each option to see which one directly reflects these qualities.

Evaluate the options using textual evidence

• Option A describes a powerful, sudden spiritual realization ("something hit me in the top of my head..."). This highlights her emotional and spiritual depth rather than a "sensible and plain" nature.
• Option B describes her physical weight and the effort it takes to move ("Since I am stout it takes something of a push..."). This is a physical description but does not directly emphasize being "sensible and plain."
• Option C describes her practical, unpretentious lifestyle and appearance ("In real life I am a large, big-boned woman with rough, man-working hands. In the winter I wear flannel nightgowns to bed and overalls during the day."). This directly illustrates her "plain" appearance and her "sensible," hardworking, down-to-earth lifestyle. This aligns perfectly with Characterization Techniques and Textual Evidence.
• Option D is a daydream where Mama imagines herself on a television show with Johnny Carson ("My hair glistens... quick and witty tongue"). This represents a glamorous fantasy, which is the opposite of her real-life "plain" and "sensible" self.

Select the best supporting passage

Option C is the strongest choice because it contrasts her real-life, practical, and unadorned self with the glamorous daydreams, directly showing her sensible and plain character.
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<mcq-option>(D) My hair glistens in the hot bright lights. Johnny Carson has much to do to keep up with my quick and witty tongue.</mcq-option>
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Answer:

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Analyze the target character traits

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Evaluate the options using textual evidence

• Option A describes a powerful, sudden spiritual realization ("something hit me in the top of my head..."). This highlights her emotional and spiritual depth rather than a "sensible and plain" nature.
• Option B describes her physical weight and the effort it takes to move ("Since I am stout it takes something of a push..."). This is a physical description but does not directly emphasize being "sensible and plain."
• Option C describes her practical, unpretentious lifestyle and appearance ("In real life I am a large, big-boned woman with rough, man-working hands. In the winter I wear flannel nightgowns to bed and overalls during the day."). This directly illustrates her "plain" appearance and her "sensible," hardworking, down-to-earth lifestyle. This aligns perfectly with Characterization Techniques and Textual Evidence.
• Option D is a daydream where Mama imagines herself on a television show with Johnny Carson ("My hair glistens... quick and witty tongue"). This represents a glamorous fantasy, which is the opposite of her real-life "plain" and "sensible" self.

Select the best supporting passage

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