Question

Crocodile was, in the days when animals still could talk, the acknowledged foreman of all water creatures and if one should judge from appearances one would say that he still is. But in those days it was his especial duty to have a general care of all water animals, and when one year it was exceedingly dry, and the water of the river where they had lived dried up and became scarce, he was forced to make a plan to trek over to another river a short distance from there.
What effect is accomplished by the author's choice to begin the story with this paragraph?

a
It introduces the reader to the entire cast of characters who will appear in the story.
b
It introduces the reader to the character of Crocodile, and emphasizes his particular importance in the story.
c
It introduces the natural setting of the story in great detail.
d
It showcases the Crocodile's essential lack of authority and control.
e
None of the above

Answer 1

The answer is B for USA test prep

Answer 2

I believe your answer is B. it introduces the character of Crocodile, and emphasizes his particular importance to the story.

If you read the paragraph, it is not about all of the other characters in the story. It is also not about the setting; as it doesn't tell us exactly when or where we are. It also does not show that Crocodile has a lack of authority or control. That leaves the only logical answer as B.

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