Question

which two statements best describe the effects of the shifting point of view in the story?
it builds suspense.
it simplifies the narrative.
it reveals farquhar’s fantasy.
it creates a sense of stability.
it reveals the union captain’s motivation.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• "It builds suspense": Shifting point of view can create uncertainty, drawing readers in and building suspense.
• "It simplifies the narrative": Shifting POV usually adds complexity, not simplification, so this is incorrect.
• "It reveals Farquhar’s fantasy": In stories like "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge", shifting POV (especially into Farquhar's perspective) reveals his fantasy of escape.
• "It creates a sense of stability": Shifting POV is dynamic and disrupts stability, so this is incorrect.
• "It reveals the Union captain’s motivation": The shifting POV in the relevant story focuses more on Farquhar, not the Union captain's motivation.

So the two correct statements are "It builds suspense" and "It reveals Farquhar’s fantasy".

Answer:

• It builds suspense.
• It reveals Farquhar’s fantasy.