Question

why does the author alternate between sharing information from the newspaper and showing
jasons response?
a to suggest why jason misses his brothers
b to show jasons feelings at the moment they occur
c to portray jasons interest in reading
d to show why jason might want to return home

• dissect the question. circle any words in the question that tell you about the

question, draw a box around any key words that tell you about the required skill.
what, in your own words, is the question asking you?

• answer the question without looking at the answer choices, what would be a

good answer for this question?

• use the process of elimination to choose the best answer circle the answer

choice above.

Explanation:

Dissect the question:

• Key words (to box): "alternate between sharing information from the newspaper and showing Jason’s response", "why" (asks for the purpose of the author's technique).
• In own words: The question is asking: What is the reason the author switches between presenting newspaper information and showing how Jason reacts?

The author’s alternation between newspaper content and Jason’s response is to show how Jason feels as the events (from the paper) happen. Option A is irrelevant to the structural purpose, C misinterprets the focus (not reading interest), and D is not supported by the alternation’s intent. Option B aligns with showing immediate emotional responses to news.

Answer:

the question (without choices):
A good answer would analyze the author’s structural choice. For example:
The author alternates between newspaper info and Jason’s response to immediately connect external events (from the paper) to Jason’s internal emotional or cognitive reactions, allowing readers to see how the news impacts him in real - time. This technique emphasizes the relationship between the outside world (news) and Jason’s personal experience, highlighting his feelings as they occur.

Elimination (choosing the best answer):

• Option A: The question is about the author’s structural choice, not why Jason misses brothers. Eliminate.
• Option B: Alternating between news and Jason’s response would naturally show his feelings (e.g., shock, longing, concern) right when the news triggers them. This matches the purpose of linking external info to his immediate reactions. Keep.
• Option C: The focus is on the alternation (news + response), not just Jason’s interest in reading. The structure is about reaction, not reading enjoyment. Eliminate.
• Option D: The alternation doesn’t directly explain “why Jason wants to return home” — it’s about his response to news, not a desire to go home. Eliminate.