Question

1. the traditional german fairy tale in paragraph 6 uses the imagery of bread to highlight — a the common relationship issues among siblings. b the moral consequences of greed and selfishness. c the process of making amends for past wrongdoings. d the supernatural elements commonly found in folklore. 5. how does atwood’s decision to end \bread\ with the following quote affect the overall meaning of the text? \but can you trust it? can you eat it? you don’t want to know, imagine that.\ (paragraph 9)

Explanation:

1. In traditional German fairy - tales, the imagery of bread is often used to convey moral lessons. Greed and selfishness are common themes in such tales, and bread can symbolize resources that characters fight over. Option B is correct as it aligns with the common use of such imagery to teach moral consequences.
2. The quote at the end of "Bread" creates a sense of ambiguity and unease. It makes the reader question the nature of what is presented as food (bread). This adds a layer of uncertainty to the overall meaning of the text, suggesting that things may not be as they seem.

Answer:

1. B. the moral consequences of greed and selfishness.
2. It adds a layer of ambiguity and uncertainty to the overall meaning of the text, making the reader question the nature of what is presented as bread.