Rogue Wave Comprehension and Citing Evidence

"He looked at the mound of upside-down hull.....Sea Dog had been flipped like a cork, perhaps trapping Scoot inside. Treading water, trying to collect his thoughts, he yelled, Scoot," but there was no answer.... there was no sign of her.....He felt along the hatch boards and then opened his eyes briefly to see that the doors were still closed. She was still inside. The doors were jammed..."

Question: What are the EXTERNAL conflicts is this selection?

(a)  

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

"Scoot heard the pounding and called out, "Sully, I'm here. I'm here!' Her voice seemed to thunder in the air pocket.

Sully yelled, "Can you hear me?"

Scoot could only hear the pounding. "Help me out of here..."

Question : Explain how this quick exchange between the characters build suspense.

(a)  

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

 

"That's all she remembered, and all she knew at the moment was that she had a fierce headache and was in chill water in total darkness. It took a little longer to realize she was trapped in the Sea Dog's cabin......The air was thick with an oil smell....That's strange, she thought-her feet were touching a pot...the galley range above her? She felt for the companionway steps and found the entry doors and pushed on them....The doors didn't move."

Question: Identify the details that create obstacles for Scoot.

(a)  

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

 

"Scoot remembered that an emergency flashlight was bracketed on the bulkhead...she assumed it was waterproof...It might help to actually see the dogs on the metal skylight frame. She knew she wouldn't have much time to spin them loose. Maybe 30 or 40 seconds before she would have to surface for air."

Question: What can you infer about Scoot's abilities in this passage?

(a)  

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1