Question

the house dog and the wolf
1it had been a long and miserable winter for the wolf. his hunting had not gone well for many weeks, and his ribs were nearly sticking through his skin. one night, as the wolf was out seeking something to eat, he met a house dog.
after the first compliments were passed between them, the wolf said, \how is it, my friend, that you look so well - kept? how well your food agrees with you! and here am i striving for my living night and day and can hardly save myself from starving.\
\well,\ says the dog, \if you would like to have a grand life such as mine, you have only to do as i do.\
\indeed! and what is that?\
5\why,\ replied the dog, \just guard the masters house and keep off the thieves at night.\

how does paragraph 8 affect the development of the plot? rl.7.3
a it explains the relationship between the wolf and the dog.
b it introduces the idea that the dogs life might not be as great as the wolf first thought.
c it suggests that the wolf is jealous of the dogs life and wants to find fault in it.
d it highlights the differences in the lives of the wolf and dog

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The paragraph doesn't explain their relationship but focuses on the dog's life details. Eliminate A.
• Option B: The wolf initially thinks the dog's life is great, but the dog's response (having to guard the house, keep off strangers) introduces the idea that the dog's life might not be as grand as the wolf first thought. This fits.
• Option C: The wolf is complimenting the dog's well - kept look, not jealous or finding fault. Eliminate C.
• Option D: The paragraph is more about revealing the reality of the dog's life rather than just highlighting differences. Eliminate D.

Answer:

B. It introduces the idea that the dog’s life might not be as great as the wolf first thought.