Question

hemingway, ernest. a farewell to arms. new york: scribner, 1957
the main purpose of the passage is to:
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select one answer
a detail how a picturesque countryside suffers from the destructive nature of war.
b introduce a yet to be named narrator and his reflections on an ongoing war.
c describe the setting and establish a tone emphasizing the connection between death and war.
d illustrate the constant motion of war against the stillness of the world around it.
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Explanation:

To determine the main purpose, analyze each option:

• Option A: Focuses on countryside suffering, but the passage's main purpose (from A Farewell to Arms) is more about setting/tone related to war and death, not just countryside details. Eliminate.
• Option B: The narrator (Frederic Henry) is introduced, but the main purpose isn't just introducing him and his reflections; it's about setting and tone. Eliminate.
• Option C: The passage from A Farewell to Arms describes the setting (war - torn area, natural elements) and establishes a tone that links death (from war) with the environment, emphasizing the somber connection. This fits.
• Option D: The contrast between war's motion and world's stillness is not the primary purpose; the focus is on setting and the war - death connection. Eliminate.

Answer:

C. describe the setting and establish a tone emphasizing the connection between death and war.