Question

match each layer of meaning to the correct description.
match term definition
authors attitude a) the mood the story evokes in the reader as a result of imagery and style
authors meaning b) the literal meaning of the story, including basic literary elements
emotional meaning c) the theme, or the lesson the author is trying to teach the reader
surface meaning d) the authors feelings toward their topic, as evidenced by their diction

Explanation:

• Author’s attitude: It refers to the author's feelings towards the topic, which can be shown through their choice of words (diction). So it matches with D.
• Author’s meaning: This is about the theme or the lesson the author wants to convey to the reader. Hence, it matches with C.
• Emotional meaning: It is the mood that the story creates in the reader due to imagery and style. So it matches with A.
• Surface meaning: It is the literal meaning of the story, including basic literary elements. Thus, it matches with B.

Answer:

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