Two passages describe the same protagonist, Ada, in different environments.

Passage A: "The city streets pulsed with neon lights, traffic horns blaring, and crowds that never ceased. Ada moved among strangers, their faces a blur, the constant chatter a deafening river."

Passage B: "Beyond the hills, the lone farmhouse stood under a sky of endless stars. The night was silent save for the occasional hoot of an owl; the fields stretched far, empty, and the wind whispered over the dry earth."

Which setting is more likely to make Ada feel isolated, and why? Provide two textual clues to support your answer.

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Two passages describe the same protagonist, Ada, in different environments.

Passage A: "The city streets pulsed with neon lights, traffic horns blaring, and crowds that never ceased. Ada moved among strangers, their faces a blur, the constant chatter a deafening river."

Passage B: "Beyond the hills, the lone farmhouse stood under a sky of endless stars. The night was silent save for the occasional hoot of an owl; the fields stretched far, empty, and the wind whispered over the dry earth."

Which setting is more likely to make Ada feel isolated, and why? Provide two textual clues to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

Passage B - the rural setting - is more likely to make Ada feel isolated; the description of a "lone farmhouse" and "fields stretched far, empty" signals solitude.

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