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For what purpose does the author mention the names of various Grimm works in this excerpt? Select three answers.
The author mentions the Grimm's tales to identify some that were omitted or placed in footnotes.
The author mentions which of the Grimm's tales are not suitable for children.
The author identifies the new tales the Grimms received from their colleagues, friends, and strangers.
The author mentions the tales to unfold a series of details to support the main idea of the excerpt.
The author uses the tales' content explanations to serve as the reason for omission.
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Answers: 1, 3, and 4.
Brief justification:
- (1) The passage names specific Grimm tales to point out which items were left out or relegated to footnotes.
- (3) The author also lists tales to show which new items the Grimms received from colleagues, friends, and strangers.
- (4) Overall the catalogue of titles functions as a series of supporting details that develop the excerpt’s main point.
Options 2 and 5 are not supported: the author does not single out tales as “unsuitable for children,” nor uses content explanations as the stated reason for omission.
Brief justification:
- (1) The passage names specific Grimm tales to point out which items were left out or relegated to footnotes.
- (3) The author also lists tales to show which new items the Grimms received from colleagues, friends, and strangers.
- (4) Overall the catalogue of titles functions as a series of supporting details that develop the excerpt’s main point.
Options 2 and 5 are not supported: the author does not single out tales as “unsuitable for children,” nor uses content explanations as the stated reason for omission.
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