Question

Which statement best explains how the author’s point of view shapes the reader’s understanding of the greenhouse?
Responses
By depicting it only through Elena’s eyes, the author limits the description to her emotions.
By depicting it only through Elena’s eyes, the author limits the description to her emotions.
By using only negative descriptions at first, the author prevents the reader from seeing its beauty.
By using only negative descriptions at first, the author prevents the reader from seeing its beauty.
By including multiple perspectives, the author shows a range of attitudes toward preservation.
By including multiple perspectives, the author shows a range of attitudes toward preservation.
By focusing on town rumors, the author emphasizes the greenhouse’s mystery rather than its decay.
By focusing on town rumors, the author emphasizes the greenhouse’s mystery rather than its decay.

Answer 1

By depicting it only through Elena’s eyes, the author limits the description to her emotions.

This point of view narrows the reader’s perspective to Elena’s feelings and reactions, so the greenhouse is understood mainly through her personal impressions rather than as an objective or widely shared view.