Read the passage. Leo read an adventure short story about an American World War II pilot who crash-lands on a remote jungle isla
nd near Japan. The pilot fights to survive, despite loneliness, wild animals, and harsh weather. In the end, the pilot makes friends with some local orphaned children who bring him great joy. Which statement is true about the story Leo read? A. The setting of this story is good things can come, even in difficult situations. B. This story is set in the future. C. The setting of this story may affect the main character’s values and actions. D. This story does not have a geographical setting.
A. <u>The setting of this story is good things can come, even in difficult situations.</u> True. This is a message of hope we can draw from Leo's story.
B. <u>This story is set in the future.</u> False. Leo mentioned "American World War II pilot". It means that the story takes place in that period of time (in the past).
C. <u>The setting of this story may affect the main character's values and actions.</u> True. The pilot still found great joy with some local orphaned children after a hard experience. It means that the meeting has changed the main character.
D. <u>This story does not have a geographical setting.</u> False. Leo mentioned "on a remote jungle island near Japan."
Authors use figurative language to make their writing more interesting and to more easily communicate an idea that is not easily understood because it may have an abstract nature or complexity.
