Question

Read the two interpretations of the story below and answer the question that follows. “I ran up the steps, and threw the door open. I raced around the house to find Emily. When I finally saw her, I stood there stunned by her beauty. After a moment I fell to one knee and held the ring out to her. I did not even get the words our before she cried out, ‘Yes! I will marry you.’” “Emily sat up in her room feeling lonely. She had no idea Louis was outside. He ran up the steps, and threw the door open. He raced around the house to find Emily. They were stunned when they finally saw each other. After a moment of awkward silence, he fell to one knee and held the ring out to her. Before Louis could say a word, Emily cried out, ‘Yes! I will marry you.’ And hugged him.” What is the main difference between these two interpretations? A. Setting B. Point of View C. The author's tone D. The type of literature the story is presented.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Point of View

Explanation: The main difference in the two paragraphs is the point of view. The first paragraph is shown through the POV of the man (Louis) and the second paragraph shows the POV of Emma.

The setting of the story is the same so that cannot be the answer. The type of literature the story is presented is also the same. I see no major difference in the passages except for the change in POV.

Answer 2

Answer:D

Explanation: