Question

determine a story’s central idea as well as a theme. now continue to practice these skills by answerin

what is the most likely reason the author included li pos poem in the story?

to appeal to readers who enjoy reading poetry

to signal that lingsi would have to overcome obstacles to get what she wants

to give readers a better understanding of the writings of ancient chinese poets

to convey that people often have to struggle to get what they want

Explanation:

To determine the author's reason for including Li Po's poem, we analyze each option:

• The first option (appeal to poetry - readers) is too narrow; the poem’s inclusion likely serves a narrative purpose, not just to attract a specific audience.
• The third option (explain ancient Chinese poets’ writings) is off - topic as the story’s focus is on Lingsi, not on educating about ancient Chinese poetry.
• The fourth option (convey a general idea about people struggling) is too broad. The poem is included to relate to Lingsi’s journey, so it should signal her need to overcome obstacles (second option), as it ties the poem’s meaning to her character’s arc.

Answer:

B. to signal that Lingsi would have to overcome obstacles to get what she wants