Question

question 2 4 pts (01.02 lc) match each layer of meaning to the correct description. authors attitude select authors meaning select emotional meaning the theme, or the lesson the author is trying to teach the reader the authors feelings toward their topic, as evidenced by their diction surface meaning the literal meaning of the story, including basic literary elements the mood the story evokes in the reader as a result of imagery and style

Explanation:

The author's attitude is shown by their feelings toward the topic through diction. The author's meaning is the theme or lesson being taught. Emotional meaning is the mood evoked in the reader by imagery and style. Surface meaning is the literal meaning with basic literary elements.

Answer:

Author's attitude: The author's feelings toward their topic, as evidenced by their diction
Author's meaning: The theme, or the lesson the author is trying to teach the reader
Emotional meaning: The mood the story evokes in the reader as a result of imagery and style
Surface meaning: The literal meaning of the story, including basic literary elements