Question

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

Explanation:

• Author's attitude: La actitud del autor se expresa a través de la elección de palabras (dicción), lo que refleja sus sentimientos hacia el tema.
• Author's meaning: El significado del autor se refiere al tema o la lección que el autor intenta transmitir al lector.
• Emotional meaning: El significado emocional se refiere al estado de ánimo que la historia evoca en el lector debido a la imaginación y el estilo.
• Surface meaning: El significado superficial es el significado literal de la historia, que incluye los elementos literarios básicos.

Answer:

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