Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this story. Read this excerpt from "After Twenty Years." There was
now a fine, cold drizzle falling, and the wind had risen from its uncertain puffs into a steady blow. Which statement best explains O. Henry’s choice to set the story on a cold, dark, rainy night? A.) It explains why Bob does not recognize his friend Jimmy when he talks to the policeman.
B.) It demonstrates O. Henry’s deep understanding of what life is like in New York City.
C.) It emphasizes how the weather patterns in New York City can affect peoples’ lives.
D.) It shows that Bob and Jimmy might not be able to meet because of inclement weather.
B.2 “It’s become very clear that dogs perceive us as being different than themselves, as soon as they see a human, they change their behaviour.”D.4 E.5 F.6
The word astronauts in the sentence is functioning as the direct object.
Direct objects are often a noun phrase that refers to a person or thing that <u>receives</u> the action of the verb. In order to spot a direct object within a sentence, remember to ask yourself “who” or “what” is receiving the action. The answer in this case would be: <em>"the austronauts". </em>
