Question

question 8 of 10
how can modern readers better understand the fears and interests of a storys original audience?

a. by talking to the author about his or her biases
b. by relating elements of the story to current events
c. by retelling the story in contemporary language
d. by studying the historical context of the story

Explanation:

The original audience's fears and interests are shaped by the time and place they lived in. Studying the historical context (e.g., social norms, events, values of the story’s era) directly reveals what mattered to them, unlike other options which focus on modern perspectives or author biases.

Answer:

D. By studying the historical context of the story