Question

select the correct answer.

how does the author use the story of \jack and the beanstalk\ to develop the passage?

by explaining the size differences between hop-o-my-thumb and the ogre
by incorporating magical and fantasy elements into the scene
by presenting a character in the passage as a terrible ogre
by emphasizing the relationship between hop-o-my-thumb and aunt mary

Explanation:

Identify the core question

The question asks how the author uses the story of "Jack and the Beanstalk" to develop the passage.

Analyze the options

Using the Source Text Adaptation knowledge point:

• Option 1 mentions "Hop-o'-my-thumb and the ogre," which refers to a different fairy tale.
• Option 2 suggests incorporating magical elements, but adaptations of traditional tales in realistic fiction usually serve as character analogies rather than introducing literal magic.
• Option 3 suggests presenting a character in the passage as a terrible ogre, which is a classic way authors adapt and reference "Jack and the Beanstalk" (where the giant/ogre is the primary antagonist) to establish character dynamics and tension.
• Option 4 mentions "Hop-o'-my-thumb and Aunt Mary," which is unrelated to "Jack and the Beanstalk."

Determine the correct choice

The reference to "Jack and the Beanstalk" is used to draw a parallel between a character in the passage and the terrible ogre from the classic tale, helping to build characterization and dramatic tension.

Answer:

• by explaining the size differences between Hop-o'-my-thumb and the ogre
• by incorporating magical and fantasy elements into the scene
• by presenting a character in the passage as a terrible ogre (Correct answer)
• by emphasizing the relationship between Hop-o'-my-thumb and Aunt Mary