Read the excerpt from chapter 23 of The Awakening.

Question

Mr. Pontellier himself had no particular leaning toward horseracing, and was even rather inclined to discourage it as a pastime, especially when he considered the fate of that blue-grass farm in Kentucky. He endeavored, in a general way, to express a particular disapproval, and only succeeded in arousing the ire and opposition of his father-in-law. A pretty dispute followed, in which Edna warmly espoused her father's cause and the Doctor remained neutral.
Which statement best describes the point of view in the excerpt?
The first-person point of view is an omniscient observer.
The first-person point of view is voiced by the subjective Mr. Pontellier.
The third-person point of view is an omniscient observer.
The third-person point of view is voiced by the objective Doctor Mandelet.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the point of view in the excerpt is:

The third-person point of view is an omniscient observer.

This is because the excerpt provides a narrative that observes the thoughts and actions of multiple characters (Mr. Pontellier, Edna, and the Doctor), indicating the perspective of an all-knowing narrator rather than focusing on a single character's viewpoint.

Answer 2

Read the excerpt from chapter 25 of The Awakening.

She did not perceive that she was talking like her father as the sleek geldings ambled in review before them. She played for very high stakes, and fortune favored her. The fever of the game flamed in her cheeks and eyes, and it got into her blood and into her brain like an intoxicant. People turned their heads to look at her, and more than one lent an attentive ear to her utterances, hoping thereby to secure the elusive but ever-desired "tip." Arobin caught the contagion of excitement which drew him to Edna like a magnet.
Which best describes the narrative voice in the excerpt?
The author uses a character in the story as a narrator to illustrate Edna’s magnetic personality.
The author uses a character in the story as a narrator to illustrate the nervousness felt by the gamblers.
The author uses an omniscient narrator to reveal the thoughts and motivations of multiple characters.
The author uses an omniscient narrator to provide background information about the geldings at the race.Read the excerpt from chapter 25 of The Awakening.

She did not perceive that she was talking like her father as the sleek geldings ambled in review before them. She played for very high stakes, and fortune favored her. The fever of the game flamed in her cheeks and eyes, and it got into her blood and into her brain like an intoxicant. People turned their heads to look at her, and more than one lent an attentive ear to her utterances, hoping thereby to secure the elusive but ever-desired "tip." Arobin caught the contagion of excitement which drew him to Edna like a magnet.
Which best describes the narrative voice in the excerpt?
The author uses a character in the story as a narrator to illustrate Edna’s magnetic personality.
The author uses a character in the story as a narrator to illustrate the nervousness felt by the gamblers.
The author uses an omniscient narrator to reveal the thoughts and motivations of multiple characters.
The author uses an omniscient narrator to provide background information about the geldings at the race.

Answer 3

The statement that best describes the narrative voice in the excerpt is:

The author uses an omniscient narrator to reveal the thoughts and motivations of multiple characters.

The excerpt provides insight into Edna's feelings and perceptions, as well as mentioning how others react to her and Arobin's attraction to her excitement, demonstrating an awareness of multiple characters' motivations and emotions.

Answer 4

Read the excerpt from chapter 25 of The Awakening.

There was a perpetual smile in his eyes, which seldom failed to awaken a corresponding cheerfulness in any one who looked into them and listened to his good-humored voice. His manner was quiet, and at times a little insolent. He possessed a good figure, a pleasing face, not overburdened with depth of thought or feeling; and his dress was that of the conventional man of fashion.

Which statement best summarizes the explicit message in the excerpt?
Arobin is forgetful and shallow.
Arobin is a trendsetter.
Arobin is friendly and kind.
Arobin is a social man.

Answer 5

The statement that best summarizes the explicit message in the excerpt is:

Arobin is a social man.

The description highlights his cheerful demeanor and ability to uplift others, as well as his conventional appearance, suggesting that he is comfortable and adept in social settings.