Question

text - dependent questions
directions: for the following questions, choose the best answer or respond in complete sentences.

1. which two of the following statements summarize major themes of the text?

a. reality is usually better than anything we can imagine.
b. if you help people then they are more likely to help you.
c. the way we choose to treat others has few consequences.
d. how we perceive something can be changed by our circumstances.
e. experiences that bring us joy are universal whether we are rich or poor.
f. stories can help readers to explore and make sense of the human condition.

1. what is the impact of the authors decision to order the events in paragraphs 1 - 5 the way she does?

a. by starting with a comfortable situation and following with more difficult ones, the author challenges the reader to reflect on how the setting can affect ones behavior.
b. by beginning with an unfamiliar situation and following with familiar situations, the author encourages the reader to question experiences outside of what they know.
c. by beginning with a story with a cold tone and following with stories with warm tones, the author demands that the reader examine how their actions affect others.
d. by starting with a dangerous setting and following with safer settings, the author suggests that the reader should always be aware of their surroundings.

1. what is the meaning of the sentence if you could only hold the bowl in your hands, right here, you could withstand anything, you tell yourself in paragraph 5?

a. the bowl is filled with food which would provide strength.
b. the bowl is colored brightly which causes feelings of hope.
c. the bowl is a representation of decisions that cause regret.
d. the bowl is a symbol of being at home and feeling peaceful.

Explanation:

1. Without the text, we can only analyze based on general themes. Option D reflects how perception is context - dependent, and option E speaks to universal human experiences. These are common literary themes.
2. Analyzing the impact of event - ordering in a text often involves understanding how the author guides the reader's thought process. Starting with a comfortable situation and moving to more difficult ones can prompt reflection on setting's impact on behavior.
3. Symbolism is common in literature. The bowl being a symbol of comfort and peace can explain the feeling of withstanding anything when holding it.

Answer:

1. D. How we perceive something can be changed by our circumstances, E. Experiences that bring us joy are universal whether we are rich or poor
2. A. By starting with a comfortable situation and following with more difficult ones, the author challenges the reader to reflect on how the setting can affect one's behavior.
3. D. The bowl is a symbol of being at home and feeling peaceful.