Author's Choice

The narrator's attempt to "brush away this allusion" suggests:

• The painting is physically dirty.

• The effect is psychological rather than physical.

• The narrator is allergic to the painting.

• The painting is an optical illusion.

Analyze the author's use of sensory details in description. How do these details work together to create a specific mood?

• They build an atmosphere of unease and foreboding.

• They create a sense of nostalgia and comfort.

• They establish a clinical, detached tone.

• They evoke a dreamlike, surreal quality.

Choose any that apply: How does an author create a setting?

• Refer to specific time and place

• Provide clues about place and time using details that correspond to historical eras/events

• Describe weather and surroundings

• Create characters and choose how they will interact with each other

What is the plot of a story?

• The way the characters are developed

• The plans the author had for writing the story

• The way that the author chooses to order/unfold events

• Where the story takes place

What is the main purpose of an author's choice in using a first-person narrative?

• To provide an objective viewpoint

• To create a personal connection with the reader

• To offer multiple perspectives

• To focus on the setting

How does an author's choice of diction affect the tone of a text?

• It determines the plot structure

• It influences the mood and attitude

• It sets the historical context

• It defines the character's actions

Why might an author choose to use symbolism in a story?

• To simplify the plot

• To add depth and meaning

• To confuse the reader

• To speed up the narrative

What effect does an author's choice of setting have on a story?

• It limits the character development

• It dictates the story's theme

• It influences the mood and atmosphere

• It determines the narrative style

In literary analysis, what does an author's choice of syntax reveal?

• The author's educational background

• The complexity of the plot

• The character's inner thoughts

• The author's writing style

How can an author's choice of genre impact the reader's expectations?

• It has no impact

• It sets the tone and style

• It limits the author's creativity

• It determines the length of the text