Question

why does the author include a summary of the plot at the beginning of passage 2? a. to criticize the characters’ choices b. to prepare readers for the explanation that follows c. to retell the story in a funnier way d. to add new details missing from passage 1

Explanation:

• Option A: A plot summary at the start of a passage is not typically used to criticize characters' choices; it's more about context or setup.
• Option B: A common purpose of including a plot summary at the beginning of a passage (especially an analytical or explanatory one) is to orient readers and prepare them for the subsequent explanation, analysis, or discussion. This makes sense as the author likely wants readers to understand the story context before delving into further explanation.
• Option C: There's no indication that the summary is intended to be funnier; the primary purpose of a plot summary in an academic or analytical passage is not usually comedic retelling.
• Option D: A plot summary at the beginning of Passage 2 is not mainly to add new details from Passage 1; it's more about recapitulating the story for the reader's understanding of what comes next in Passage 2.

Answer:

B. To prepare readers for the explanation that follows