Question

Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of the story.

Read this excerpt from "After Twenty Years" by O. Henry.

The two men started up the street, arm in arm. The man from the West, his egotism enlarged by success, was beginning to outline the history of his career. The other, submerged in his overcoat, listened with interest.

Which statement best explains how the author's use of third-person narration affects the reader?

It allows for better understanding of the main character.

It provides insight into both characters' thoughts, motivations, and actions.

It helps the reader visualize the interaction between the characters.

It creates tension since the reader only knows one character's thoughts.

Answer 1

I picked B

Answer 2

@ThisGirlPretty

Answer 3

I would agree :P

Answer 4

Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of the story.

Read this excerpt from "After Twenty Years" by O. Henry.

When about midway of a certain block the policeman suddenly slowed his walk. In the doorway of a darkened hardware store a man leaned, with an unlighted cigar in his mouth. As the policeman walked up to him the man spoke up quickly.

“It’s all right, officer,” he said, reassuringly. “I’m just waiting for a friend. It’s an appointment made twenty years ago. Sounds a little funny to you, doesn’t it? Well, I’ll explain if you’d like to make certain it’s all straight. About that long ago there used to be a restaurant where this store stands—‘Big Joe’ Brady’s restaurant.”

Which statement best describes how the pacing of the passage affects the story?

It creates humor by slowing the pace so that Bob can have a confusing interaction with the policeman that calls attention to his foolishness.

It creates mystery by moving the story quickly from focusing on details about the officer's patrol to providing specific details about Bob's appearance.

It creates tension by moving from the slower pace of the description to the faster pace of Bob's dialogue, which suggests an uneasiness on Bob's part.

It creates mystery by slowing the pace with Bob's lengthy, unsolicited, and obviously untrue explanation for why he is lingering in the doorway.

Answer 5

i picked B again

Answer 6

Well, I dont think it's B omo

Answer 7

C was my second choice

Answer 8

@YoursTruly get thy royal butt here :o

Answer 9

No, C sounds much more accurate to me. As I was reading the dialogue I read it at a fast pace.

Answer 10

i said that ,_,

Answer 11

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C was my second choice
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Answer 12

I have eyes.

Answer 13

You're actually lucky I even helped. I already said I didn't answer questions where I had to do the reading for you.

Answer 14

i read it myself ,_,