Chris Is 8 Months Old,and He Settles Down Quickly and Listens

question 69

Multiple Choice

Chris is 8 months old,and he settles down quickly and listens raptly while his mom sings "The Itsy Bitsy Spider." What factor BEST accounts for Chris's interest in this song?

• A) He remembers the story and loves how it ends.
• B) He doesn't remember the story,so the end is always exciting.
• C) He loves the rhymes and repetition.
• D) He loves the simple plot line.

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