In the story A Girl Named Zippy, how does the author’s mention of candy stripers help reveal its historical setting? The word ca
ndy striper is still used today. The word candy striper was used in ancient times. The word candy striper was used during the Civil War. The word candy striper was used in the 1950s through 1980s.
The word candy striper was used in the 1950s through 1980s.
Explanation:
'A Girl Named Zippy' is a memoir of Haven Kimmel. The memoir recounts the author's childhood memories.
In the book, the author has used the term 'candy stripers' to reveal the book's historical setting. <em>The term </em><em>candy striper</em><em> is used to refer to a volunteered young woman to assist in hospital</em>. <u>The term was used in 1950s through 1980s</u>.
Thus the historical setting that the term 'candy striper' presents is the usage of the word in the 1950s to 1980s.
Therefore the correct answer is the last option (D).
I had the same question, but since it was a multi-choice for me it was a bit easier, it was either A) marked by movement (remember this is the word animated) B) renewed with vigor C) having life D) intensely energetic which not many of those make sense for the word animated
