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Which detail best characterizes Ryan's physical appearance? "I was scared- and then I was relieved- because my overactive imagination had settled back into its natural resting state of fear and paranoia." "I'm told that I'm tall for my age but need to gain weight or there's no hope of making the varsity cut next year. I have great hope that I will remain thin." "I'm really going to miss those conversations with Sarah. I wonder if I'll get lonely." "I don't think I'm a coward- I wouldn't be in the position I'm in now if I was a coward- But I am the sort of person who overanalyzes, worries, frets. When I hear a noise scratching under the bed- either read or imagined- I stare at the ceiling for hours and wonder what it might be that's trying to claw its way out." Which type of character would best define Ryan? protagonist antagonist foil author Which statement would be false about Ryan? He is a worrier. He really wants to play football. He was injured in an accident and had to spend time in a hospital. He enjoys writing. Which of the summaries below would be best for the Ryan's journal entry titled Monday, September 13, 6:03 A.M. ? first, ryan explains why he likes to write. then, he introduces sarah and explains their friendship. finally, he explains the strange occurrences that have happened in skeleton creek. Ryan explains why he likes to write. He introduces sarah and explains their friendship. he explains the strange occurrences that have happened in skeleton creek. First, Ryan explains why he likes to write. Then, he introduces Sarah and explains their friendship. Finally, he explains the strange occurrences that have happened in Skeleton Creek. first ryan explains why he likes to write then he introduces sarah and explains their friendship finally he explains the strange occurrences that have happened in skeleton creek "There is something about having been gone for two weeks in a row that helps me see Skeleton Creek with fresh eyes. I have a new idea of what someone from the outside might think if they drove into my isolated hometown where it sits alone at the bottom of the mountains."Using context clues, what does the phrase fresh eyes mean? new perspective awake asleep isolated Read the statements below, which of these are false about the setting of the book? The setting takes place in a town called Skeleton Creek. Skeleton Creek is a well populated town in a big city. There is a library with a very unhelpful librarian located downtown. Skeleton Creek wasn't always named Skeleton Creek. What is a strategy that Ryan uses to calm his nerves?Your answer needs to TTQA, start with a capital letter, and end with punctuation. What were Ryan and Sarah attempting to find out at the library? What does the librarian advise of their efforts?For your answer please TTQA, cite evidence from the text, and start with a capital letter and end with punctuation. Which of the following would be an overall theme for the first section read in Skeleton Creek? Ryan and Sarah often get into trouble, though its unintentional. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Ryan is very paranoid about Skeleton Creek and believes there is a mystery that surrounds the town. The truth isn't always desirable. What is the author's purpose for writing this first section of Skeleton Creek? To persuade readers that Skeleton Creek is the best name for the town To convince readers that everyone should be keeping a journal. To entertain readers and cause suspense now that they know there is a mystery in Skeleton Creek that Ryan and Sarah are trying to solve. To inform readers that Skeleton Creek is an actual town in the United States.