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Passage 1

Passage 2

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from "Henry" by Dorothy Parker

You would really be surprised at the number of things that Henry knows just a shade mare about than anybody else does. Naturally he can't help realizing this about himself, but you mustn't think for a minute that he has lot it spoil him. On the contrary, when it comes to giving his time and his energy there is nobody whe could not admit that Honry is

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In Passage T, how does directly addressing the reader frame the author's message?

It invites a connection between the author and the reader that allows the reader to imagine what it might feel like to be the target of Henry's attention

manipulates the reader's understanding of Henry's motives so that the author can hide her own motivation for mocking Henry

It encourages on aillance betaeen the author and the reader that allows the reader to understand that Henry's criticism of others is well-intentioned

It poses the reader as the true critic of Henry's behavior in order to soften the impact of the author's harsh remarks about him

Answer 1

In Passage 2, the option that best describes how directly addressing the reader frames the author's message is:

**It invites a connection between the author and the reader that allows the reader to imagine what it might feel like to be the target of Henry's attention.**

This choice highlights how the direct address engages the reader in the narrative and encourages them to empathize with the situation being described, making them more aware of the dynamics between Henry and his surroundings. The approach enhances the reader's involvement and understanding of the character's traits without diminishing the critique being presented.