Question

question 2
emperors procession
read paragraph 5.
the emperor walked more slowly than necessary down that wide main street. he waved to each and every one of his subjects, giving all his people the opportunity to admire his new outfit. he took comfort in the fact that those he led were worthy and intelligent, as they all seemed perfectly capable of seeing the elegant fabric. the crowds flattering remarks gave him confidence, prompting him to lift his head even higher.
which statements should be included in an accurate paraphrase of this excerpt? select two answers.

• he slowly traveled down the path to ensure all the townspeople could have a chance to view his robes.
• as the emperor walked in the procession, he was frightened he was going to be found out.
• the emperors procession was an example of how deeply someone can be tricked.
• while he walked, he felt insecure about his clothing because he had not been able to see the robes.
• the people complimented the emperor as he walked, which made him feel good about himself and stand taller.

Explanation:

1. Analyze the first option: The original text says the Emperor walked slowly down the main street, waving to subjects to let them admire his new outfit. The option "He slowly traveled down the path to ensure all the townspeople could have a chance to view his robes" matches this idea.
2. Analyze the second option: The original text shows the Emperor took comfort in his people's worth and intelligence, and the crowd's flattery gave him confidence. There's no mention of him being frightened, so this is incorrect.
3. Analyze the third option: The question is about paraphrasing the excerpt, not analyzing the story's theme (being tricked). So this is not a paraphrase of the given excerpt.
4. Analyze the fourth option: The original text has no indication the Emperor was insecure about his clothing; he took comfort in people's reactions, so this is incorrect.
5. Analyze the fifth option: The original text says the crowd's flattering remarks gave him confidence and made him lift his head higher. The option "The people complimented the Emperor as he walked, which made him feel good about himself and stand taller" matches this.

Answer:

A. He slowly traveled down the path to ensure all the townspeople could have a chance to view his robes
E. The people complimented the Emperor as he walked, which made him feel good about himself and stand taller