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Question

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Explain the effect of the dramatic irony in the passage for the reader.

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Responses

The reader knows that the box contains the purse Nikka wanted, so the effect is to experience the humor and anticipation of the scene.
The reader knows that the box contains the purse Nikka wanted, so the effect is to experience the humor and anticipation of the scene.

The reader knows that Eve and Nikka have different interests, which creates surprise at their differences.
The reader knows that Eve and Nikka have different interests, which creates surprise at their differences.

The reader understands Nikka’s love of material things, and the effect is a comment on human nature.
The reader understands Nikka’s love of material things, and the effect is a comment on human nature.

Eve knows that the box does not contain a canteen, but Nikka does not realize it, which creates humor.
Eve knows that the box does not contain a canteen, but Nikka does not realize it, which creates humor.
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How does Nikka’s line “Sometimes I wish you’d think about what I’d like for once” add to the dramatic irony in the passage?

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The reader knows that Nikka is not interested in camping.
The reader knows that Nikka is not interested in camping.

The reader knows that Eve picked a gift that she knew Nikka had been eyeing.
The reader knows that Eve picked a gift that she knew Nikka had been eyeing.

The reader knows that Eve usually picks out gifts that Nikka likes.
The reader knows that Eve usually picks out gifts that Nikka likes.

The reader knows that Nikka is joking with Eve and knows her sister got her something she would like.
The reader knows that Nikka is joking with Eve and knows her sister got her something she would like.
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How does the second paragraph add suspense to the situation described in the first paragraph?

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It demonstrates that Ulrich is in a position of power from which he appears likely to fall.
It demonstrates that Ulrich is in a position of power from which he appears likely to fall.

It pauses in describing the current action to add background information that heightens the tension of the conflict.
It pauses in describing the current action to add background information that heightens the tension of the conflict.

It suggests that something monstrous is lurking in the forest, waiting to ambush the unwitting hunter.
It suggests that something monstrous is lurking in the forest, waiting to ambush the unwitting hunter.

It makes the reader dislike Ulrich and hope that something bad will happen to him in the for
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How does the author’s shift in point of view create surprise?

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The author gives a limited account of the actions of both Ulrich and Georg, leaving the reader guessing about their motivations and movements.
The author gives a limited account of the actions of both Ulrich and Georg, leaving the reader guessing about their motivations and movements.

The author offers his own running commentary on the quarrel between Ulrich and Georg, hinting that the reader may arrive at a perspective beyond either man’s point of view.
The author offers his own running commentary on the quarrel between Ulrich and Georg, hinting that the reader may arrive at a perspective beyond either man’s point of view.

The author gives the background of the quarrel as an omniscient observer but then shifts to Ulrich’s point of view, limiting what the reader knows of Georg’s movements.
The author gives the background of the quarrel as an omniscient observer but then shifts to Ulrich’s point of view, limiting what the reader knows of Georg’s movements.

The author provides the background of the quarrel as one intimately familiar with Ulrich’s point of view but then pauses to consider that Georg’s view might be correct.
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How does the author’s description of the moment of confrontation create suspense?

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Responses

The absence of dialogue makes it impossible for the reader to predict how either man will act.
The absence of dialogue makes it impossible for the reader to predict how either man will act.

The characters’ comical glaring at each other implies that they will both find it impossible to act.
The characters’ comical glaring at each other implies that they will both find it impossible to act.

The author describes not just the situation but the conflicting feelings making each man hesitate.
The author describes not just the situation but the conflicting feelings making each man hesitate.

The tumultuous natural setting symbolizes the inner state of each character’s emotions.
The tumultuous natural setting symbolizes the inner state of each character’s emotions.

Answer 1

Here are the answers to each question as they relate to the passage:

1. Effect of Dramatic Irony for the Reader

   • Answer: The reader knows that the box contains the purse Nikka wanted, so the effect is to experience the humor and anticipation of the scene.

2. Nikka’s Line and Dramatic Irony

   • Answer: The reader knows that Nikka is joking with Eve and knows her sister got her something she would like.

3. Suspense from the Second Paragraph

   • Answer: It pauses in describing the current action to add background information that heightens the tension of the conflict.

4. Author’s Shift in Point of View and Surprise

   • Answer: The author gives the background of the quarrel as an omniscient observer but then shifts to Ulrich’s point of view, limiting what the reader knows of Georg’s movements.

5. Author’s Description of Confrontation and Suspense

   • Answer: The author describes not just the situation but the conflicting feelings making each man hesitate.

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