Question

instructions read the question carefully and select the best answer. which of the following statements best explains how ralph feels about the ocean (chapter 7)? a. the ocean makes him feel isolated from everything and everyone he knows. b. the ocean is so vast that it makes ralph feel insignificant in the grand scheme of things. c. ralph looks to the ocean every day, hoping to see a rescue ship, and every day he is disappointed. d. the ocean can be unpredictable, just as many of the boys on the island are becoming unpredictable themselves.

Explanation:

This option best captures Ralph's emotional - state regarding the ocean as described in the context of the chapter. The vastness of the ocean creates a sense of isolation for him.

Answer:

A. The ocean makes him feel isolated from everything and everyone he knows.