Q2 - READING (Arman|Figure of Speach|Sounds

What is Armand's primary concern at the beginning of the story?

• Finding a place to sleep

• Visiting his family

• Buying food

• Making new friends

Where does Armand live?

• A small house in the countryside

• Under a bridge in Paris

• In a cozy apartment

• On a boat in the river

What is Armand's attitude toward children when he first meets the family?

• He loves children and wants to help them

• He feels annoyed and doesn't want to be bothered by them

• He thinks they are very interesting and wants to learn more about them

• He tries to avoid them but is curious about their situation

How does the mother, Madame, react when Armand offers to help them?

• She angrily refuses his help

• She is suspicious and doesn't trust him

• She gratefully accepts his offer

• She immediately asks for money

The children in the story are very optimistic about their future in Paris.

• True

• False

Madame spends most of her time worrying about where to find food and shelter for her family.

• True

• False

What kind of relationship does Armand have with his surroundings at the beginning of the story?

Explain the significance of the setting (under the bridge in Paris) in the first chapters of the story. How does it shape the way we view the characters and their situation?

In FIGURE of SPEECH

What are elements of literature and poetry that emphasize sound?

It is the repetition of vowel sounds within words.