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Read the excerpt from the story Time for a Change and examine the illustration.

When lunch was served, Carlos refused to put on any toppings, causing Stacey to gaze at his hot dog in dismay.

"I like predictability," Carlos explained patiently. "I know that I love plain hot dogs, and I don't want to ruin a perfectly good meal by drowning it in toppings that I might loathe."

"You miss out on amazing opportunities if you refuse to have new experiences," Stacey protested. "People say that variety is the spice of life because it makes everything more interesting." (2 points)

a frowning boy stops in the street, with his back to two girls near a hot dog stand

Carlos glared at Stacey, handed back the hot dog, and walked away from her challenge to make a change. Eventually, Carlos's feet slowed, and he considered Stacey's words carefully. Perhaps he had been too careful because he was afraid; maybe he could try something new. Carlos returned to the stand and piled toppings on top of his hot dog. He discovered that he loves pickles, ketchup, and onions.

How does the illustration convey the meaning of the excerpt?
Carlos's frown shows that he is upset by Stacey's challenge.
The two girls show that others are trying lots of toppings.
The hot dog stand shows that plain hot dogs are the best.
Carlos's clothing shows that he lives in New York City.
(Carlos looks scared)

Respuesta :

The illustration conveys the meaning of the paragraph because Carlos' frown shows that he is upset by Stacey's challenge.

What is this excerpt about?

The main message of this excerpt is the importance of trying new things. This message is conveyed by the attitude of Carlos who initially refuses to try new toppings on his hot dog.

How does the illustration convey this meaning?

The illustration shows "a frowning boy", this detail is important because it illustrates the way Carlos feels upset and probably frustrated by Stacey's challenge as he does not know if trying new toppings is a good idea.

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