Question

this quick check assesses your lesson on plot structure and literary elements. directions were posted in your lesson introduction page notes.
if an author deliberately disrupts chronological plot structure by starting with the climax, what effect would this most likely have on reader engagement? (1 point)
it would confuse readers and make the story impossible to follow
it would make the resolution less important since the outcome is already known
it would eliminate the need for character development throughout the story
it would create immediate tension and force readers to piece together the rising action.
why might setting be considered controversial in terms of reader interpretation, and what does this reveal about the relationship between author intent and reader response? (1 point)
authors intentionally create ambiguous settings to test readers intelligence
modern readers cannot relate to historical settings without extensive research
settings are always symbolic and require advanced literary training to understand
different cultural backgrounds cause readers to interpret the same setting in vastly different ways.

Explanation:

For the first question, starting with the climax creates intrigue and tension as readers are left to figure out how the story got to that point. It doesn't make the story impossible to follow, doesn't make the resolution less important, and doesn't eliminate character - development needs. For the second question, cultural backgrounds play a huge role in how readers interpret settings. Different cultures have different values, norms, and understandings which can lead to varied interpretations of the same setting.

Answer:

1. It would create immediate tension and force readers to piece together the rising action.
2. Different cultural backgrounds cause readers to interpret the same setting in vastly different ways.