Question

How does the passage influence the reader's interpretation of the text? Select two options.
Read the excerpt from chapter 2 of Animal Farm.

The pigs now revealed that during the past three months they had taught themselves to read and write from an old spelling book which had belonged to Mr. Jones's children and which had been thrown on the rubbish heap. Napoleon sent for pots of black and white paint and led the way down to the five-barred gate that gave on to the main road. Then Snowball (for it was Snowball who was best at writing) took a brush between the two knuckles of
his trotter, painted out MANOR FARM from the top bar of the gate and in its place painted ANIMAL FARM.

The text contributes to a feeling of suspense.
The text highlights exciting events to keep the reader's
attention.
The text indicates that the story is moving toward a
key event in the text.
The text furthers the plot by explaining how the pigs
can read and write.
The text furthers the plot by giving details about
Snowball.

Answer 1

I keep thinking its B and C, but not so sure about B.

Answer 2

I was thinking B and C as well

Answer 3

Im really debating this one! LOL

Answer 4

hi

Answer 5

same, i might lean towards c if you know what happens next after this excerpt, like if you know there's a key event afterwards than it might help ur decision making

Answer 6

I think its b and c

Answer 7

I THINK it's B and C, for once in my life im not sure lol

Answer 8

I think because those are the only two that make sense. sis

Answer 9

Thank you to all!