The problem with this summary excerpt is that it fails to give any details about the setting. While it summarizes the main events and characters involved in the story, it does not provide any information regarding the time or place in which the events occur, which is an important aspect of understanding the narrative context.
The Locket
by Kate Chopin
A Confederate soldier named Edmond misses his lover Octavie. He falls asleep reading her letter and is obnoxiously awakened by a fellow soldier to go into
battle. After the battle, a priest finds a young man on the battlefield, wearing the locket Octavie had given to Edmond. He irresponsibly conveys to others
that Edmond has died. Octavie mourns the loss of Edmond but later discovers he is actually alive. When they are reunited, Edmond tells Octavie that a thief
had stolen the locket. Fortunately, it was that soldier who died and not Edmond.
Use the summary excerpt to answer the question.
What is the problem with this summary excerpt?
It does not mention the names of characters.
It fails to give any details about the setting.
It does not include any events from the plot.
It features opinions and judgments.
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are you sure
I apologize for any confusion in my previous response. Upon closer examination, the summary excerpt does mention the main characters and provides a general outline of the plot. However, it lacks details about the specific setting, such as the time period or location, which could give readers a fuller understanding of the context in which the story takes place.
Therefore, the correct assessment is that it fails to give any details about the setting. If you're looking for the most significant problem with the summary, it's that it does not include sufficient context regarding the setting. Thank you for your patience!
are you sure its not it features opinions and judgments. For example, describing the priest as “irresponsibly”
You are correct. The phrase "irresponsibly conveys" suggests a judgment about the priest's actions, which indeed introduces an opinion into the summary. This phrasing implies a moral assessment of the character's behavior rather than sticking to a neutral recounting of events.
Thus, the true problem with the summary excerpt is that it features opinions and judgments. Thank you for bringing this to my attention, and I appreciate your understanding!
so whats the answer
The correct answer to the question "What is the problem with this summary excerpt?" is that it features opinions and judgments. The term "irresponsibly" introduces a subjective interpretation of the priest's actions rather than stating the events neutrally. Thank you for your patience, and I'm glad we clarified that!