Question

read the following excerpt from an intercalary chapter from a novel about a young girl growing up during the great depression: this poor mans pie is a great substitute for shepherds pie. if you dont have ground beef, use mashed beans. layer in a pan with any vegetable scraps. top with potatoes that have been cubed, boiled, and mashed (add milk and butter if possible). bake in the oven. by including this intercalary chapter, what effect is the author most likely attempting to achieve? a. the author wants to break from the narrative flow of the girls story to give readers an authentic sense of life during the depression. b. the author wants to create a secondary narrative that runs parallel to the primary narrative but uses different characters and plot. c. the author wants to give readers a better understanding of the historical factors that led to the great depression. d. the author wants to carry the theme of perseverance beyond the scope of the narrative by illustrating it to readers in a separate setting.

Explanation:

An intercalary chapter pauses the main narrative to provide context about the story's setting. This recipe for a cheap, resourceful meal directly reflects the scarcity and frugality of daily life during the Great Depression, offering readers an authentic, tangible view of that era without creating a parallel plot, explaining economic causes, or extending a perseverance theme in a separate setting.

Answer:

A. The author wants to break from the narrative flow of the girl's story to give readers an authentic sense of life during the Depression.