Question

which paraphrase from the passage supports the claim that an author deliberately chose to give one of her main characters different colored eyes?
○ heterochromia is a rare condition where a person has differently colored eyes. it is rare in literature, just like it is rare in real life.
○ an author might not always think about a characters eye color, but she would almost certainly have a reason to give a character heterochromia.
○ characters who have heterochromia always have a hidden side to their personality, and the color of their eyes always shows this.
○ in literature, heterochromatic characters are seldom attractive and carry an inevitably mysterious or untrustworthy side.
○ none of the above

Explanation:

To determine which paraphrase supports the claim of an author's deliberate choice, we analyze each option:

• First option: Discusses the rarity of heterochromia in literature and real life, not the author's deliberate choice.
• Second option: States that an author would almost certainly have a reason to give a character heterochromia, implying a deliberate choice.
• Third option: Focuses on the personality trait associated with heterochromia in characters, not the author's choice.
• Fourth option: Describes the traits of heterochromatic characters, not the author's choice.
• "None of the above" is incorrect as the second option is valid.

Answer:

B. An author might not always think about a character's eye color, but she would almost certainly have a reason to give a character heterochromia.