Question

select the correct answer. read paragraph 23. (23) we had, of course, a good many callers at this time, and i told most of them about the book. for reasons to be seen by and by i regret this now. how does the author use this paragraph to build anticipation? a. by explaining how angry the wife will be if her husband never completes his book b. by foreshadowing what will or will not happen by the end of the story c. by emphasizing the growing frustration that the callers felt toward george d. by alluding to george changing his mind about when he will start writing

Explanation:

To determine how the author builds anticipation, analyze each option:

• Option A: The paragraph does not mention a wife or anger about an incomplete book. Eliminate A.
• Option B: The phrase “For reasons to be seen by and by I regret this now” hints at future events (foreshadowing), creating anticipation about what will happen to make the author regret telling callers about the book. This matches.
• Option C: The paragraph focuses on the author’s regret, not callers’ frustration toward George. Eliminate C.
• Option D: The paragraph does not discuss George changing his mind about writing timing. Eliminate D.

Answer:

B. by foreshadowing what will or will not happen by the end of the story