Question

1. which of the following techniques would not help you find the deeper and more symbolic meaning in a short story? completing a critical analysis of a work of literature determining the hidden message of the story reading only the concluding paragraph of the short story looking beyond the obvious plot sequence

Explanation:

To find deeper and more symbolic meaning in a short - story, one needs comprehensive analysis. Reading only the concluding paragraph limits the understanding to the end - point and doesn't explore the full context, symbols, and themes throughout the story. Looking beyond the obvious plot, determining hidden messages, and completing a critical analysis are all useful for uncovering deeper meaning.

Answer:

B. reading only the concluding paragraph of the short story