AP Success - AP English Literature: Sleeping
Question 1
Demonstrate the Winters' meticulous nature about household sounds.
Create a sense of foreboding and curiosity in Harriet.
Highlight the Winters' negligent attitude towards parenting.
Illustrate their understanding of the baby's sleep habits.
Show their trust in Harriet's babysitting abilities.
Question 2
Compares her current situation with past experiences to gain confidence.
Desires to have more opportunities to interact with children.
Feels anxious and unprepared for her current responsibility.
Has a natural affinity for children despite limited experience.
Is confident in her ability to care for children.
Question 3
Tries to distract herself from the anxiety of babysitting.
Is judgmental and critical of other people's lives.
Is introspective and reflects on her own future aspirations.
Is easily bored and seeks entertainment in mundane objects.
Finds the Winters' lifestyle and choices unappealing.
Question 4
Suspenseful and tense.
Humorous and light-hearted.
Detached and observational.
Sympathetic and understanding.
Mocking and sarcastic.
Question 5
Boredom and desire for some form of engagement.
Anxiety and insecurity about her babysitting skills.
Disregard for the Winters' specific instructions.
Curiosity and concern for the baby's well-being.
Disobedience and rebellious nature.
Question 6
Highlight her attention to detail and precision.
Indicate her boredom and need for activity.
Show her whimsical and child-like nature.
Suggest a coping mechanism for her nervousness.
Illustrate her methodical and organized personality.
Question 7
Confusion and misunderstanding.
Gratitude and appreciation.
Awkwardness and unspoken tension.
Mistrust and suspicion.
Mutual understanding and respect.
Question 8
Establish a routine babysitting experience with unexpected elements.
Illustrate the passage of time and Harriet's range of activities.
Focus on Harriet's internal thoughts and feelings throughout the evening.
Contrast Harriet's expectations with the reality of her experience.
Build suspense about what will happen while the Winters are away.
Question 9
Surprise for Harriet that the Winters returned sooner than expected.
Disappointment for Harriet that her time alone is over.
A shift in the narrative towards the conclusion of her babysitting.
Anticipation of a possible conflict upon their return.
Relief for Harriet that her responsibilities are ending.
Question 10
Indifference towards the Winters' family dynamics.
Awareness of underlying issues she prefers not to address.
Respect for Mr. Winter's authority.
Confusion and uncertainty about the situation.
Desire to avoid conflict or confrontation.
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