Question

imagine you are peering out the window of a towering ten - story building, surveying all the minutiae that lies below. you examine insects no larger than rice grains going about their daily routines in the terrain far below. from your lofty vantage point, you scan a newspaper left on a bench in a park; moreover, the colors are staggering. that, eagle eyes. there would likely be a cost, however. some researchers surmise that brain capacity devoted to sight might sap other senses, such as smell and taste. what is the effect of the perspective chosen by the author in this passage?
1 it gives the reader a nontraditional point of view intended to boost interest and understanding.
2 it details the scientific advances made by researchers who study eagles and other birds.
3 it creates an emotional response in the reader through the use of irony and exaggeration.

Explanation:

To determine the effect of the author's perspective, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: The passage uses a non - traditional (eagle's eye) perspective. This unique viewpoint makes the description of the terrain, insects, etc., more interesting as it's not a common human - centered view, so it boosts interest and understanding.
• Option 2: The passage is more about the experience of seeing from an eagle's - eye view rather than detailing scientific advances about eagles/birds.
• Option 3: There is no use of irony or exaggeration for emotional response; it's a descriptive, imaginative perspective.

Answer:

1. It gives the reader a nontraditional point of view intended to boost interest and understanding.