Question

The setting in paragraph 1 MOST LIKELY demonstrates that A) The time of day is most likely mid-morning. B) Mr. White’s son loves to play chess all day. C) It most likely takes place before the 1900s one evening. D) It most likely takes place in the mid-1980s one dark afternoon.

Answer 1

Answer:1900

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

C). It most likely takes place before the 1900s one evening.

Explanation:

The setting is demonstrated as the literary element that primarily aims to reveal the surrounding i.e. 'time and place' in which the narrative is set in. It primarily functions to provide the readers with the essential background or context of the story that would assist them in understanding the text more comprehensively.

As per the question, the setting in the first paragraph from "' The Monkey's Paw' most probably takes place before the 1900s one evening". The text was published around 1902 and this time is reflected through the description of 'dark and stormy night and the description of inside things as warm and cheery, with chess, knitting, and a roaring fire' which is typical of the time that would assist the audience to have a backdrop of the time and understand it effectively. This description also helps create the desired mood in order to elicit the intended response from the audience. Thus, option C is the correct answer.