Question

check for understanding: analyzing plot
not graded
directions
answer the question below to check your understanding and move forward in the course! this quiz is not graded.
which answer below best describes why readers look at plot when completing literary analysis?
select the correct answer
plot shows different events in a story which keep the reader entertained and engaged in the story
events of the plot show character change (alternatively lack of change) or how characters respond to challenges, which readers can later analyze for messages or life lessons.
plot communicates a clear feeling or emotion through specific word choices by the author, which has a clear effect on the reader.
plot describes the time, place, and environment where a story takes place, so it can have a strong effect on events of the story

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Focuses on plot entertaining readers, not literary analysis (which is about deeper meaning). Eliminate.
• Option 2: Plot events show character change/responses, which readers use to find themes/lessons—this is core to literary analysis.
• Option 3: Describes mood/tone via word choice (diction), not plot. Eliminate.
• Option 4: Describes setting (time/place), not plot. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. Events of the plot show character change (alternately lack of change) or how characters respond to challenges, which readers can later analyze for messages or life lessons.