Question

How does the use of a specific date, time, and place affect the tone of the opening paragraph?

A. They create a matter-of-fact tone.
B. They contribute to the magical imagery of the story.
C. They add to the strange tone of the story.
D. They help the reader understand the characters of the story.

Answer 1

Read this passage from "The Nose," by Nikolai Gogol.

On the 25th March, 18—, a very strange occurrence took place in St Petersburg. On the Ascension Avenue there lived a barber of the name of Ivan Jakovlevitch. He had lost his family name, and on his sign-board, on which was depicted the head of a gentleman with one cheek soaped, the only inscription to be read was, "Bloodletting done here."

Answer 2

@AloneS @mathmale

Answer 3

@Whitemonsterbunny17

Answer 4

Do you have any guesses?

Answer 5

my guess will be B

Answer 6

Hmmm... Read the first sentence of the paragraph again and tell me if that sounds like the introduction to a magical-type story (Fiction).

Answer 7

oh u right it dont

Answer 8

your*

Answer 9

Do you see the key word in that first sentence? It kind of gives the answer away.

Answer 10

On the 25th March, 18—, a very strange occurrence took place in St Petersburg.

Answer 11

so the answer is C

Answer 12

Yes, that's correct. :)

Answer 13

okay thanks

Answer 14

You're welcome. :)

Answer 15

it said it was A