Question

Read the excerpt from Wonder by R. J. Palacio.

I nodded as Julian and Charlotte caught up to us. We were all quiet for a second, all of us just kind of nodding, looking at the floor. Then I looked up at Julian.

"The word's 'supposedly,' by the way," I said.

"What are you talking about?"

"You said 'supposably' before," I said.

"I did not!"

"Yeah you did," Charlotte nodded. "You said the science elective is supposably really hard. I heard you."

"I absolutely did not," he insisted.

"Whatever," said Jack. "Let’s just go."

How does this conversation help the reader better visualize August’s character?

Readers learn that August likes to start fights, because Julian gets angry.
Readers learn that August is fearful of others, because he looks down at the floor and is quiet.
Readers learn that August needs people to stick up for him, because Charlotte speaks up to Julian.
Readers learn that August has hidden strength, because he corrects Julian’s speech.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option D is correct.

Explanation:

• Readers learn that August has hidden strength because he corrects Julian’s speech.
• August was a very ordinary and average looking boy who was mocked by the children around.
• Everybody always saw him as an average student and no one knew how intelligent he is.
• All the students were shocked when he was correcting Julain during the speech.

Answer 2

Answer:

D.

Explanation: