Read the two versions of the beginning of Yasmin’s narrative. Version 1: I took a long, lingering look at the tremendous beauty
that surrounded me. Nature abounded as far as the eye could see, and the only sounds to be heard were the peaceful murmurs of that which existed in the wilderness. As I sat there, my tent and sleeping bag the only signs of civilization for miles, my heart swelled with relief that I had decided to take this weekend camping trip. I could feel every muscle in my body gradually relaxing with every sight, every sound, every smell within this untouched slice of tranquility. It was hard to believe that anything could disrupt the serenity of this place . . . but I could not have been more wrong. Version 2: Exhausted, I took one last look around me. I had been camping for only two short days, but I could not wait to get home and recount the adventures of my short stay in peace and tranquility. Hoisting my backpack onto my back, I grabbed my canteen and began the long trek back to my car. The question was not which story I should tell, but rather which one I should tell first. What best describes the contrast between the narrative structures of Version 1 and Version 2? Version 1 uses chronological order, building up to the action. Version 2 starts with the conclusion to make readers curious about the beginning. Version 1 provides background information prior to relaying events. Version 2 begins with an exciting conflict. Version 1 begins with an exciting conflict. Version 2 starts with the conclusion to make readers curious about the beginning. Version 1 answers the readers’ questions. Version 2 uses chronological order, building up to the action. ANSWER IS A!!!!!!!!
The correct answer that describes the contrast between the narrative structures is Version 1 uses chronological order, building up to the action. Version 2 starts with the conclusion to make readers curious about the beginning.
Explanation:
In version 1 is possible to notice how the author starts talking about every step she’s doing. In version 2 is possible to see it in how the author says “I had been camping for only two short days, but I could not wait to get home…” meaning that is the conclusion about the story she’s about to tell.
The Odyssey shows that the people of ancient Greece thought deities were anthropomorphic. The gods had human emotions and even argued during meetings. Homer wrote about the Greeks in a way that is consistent with other written history because he was describing a story that happened during his time period.
