Question

which statement is a correct evaluation of the author’s use of literary devices in the text to reveal the theme of making judgments based on superficial appearances? the author uses imagery to describe the appearances of miss fairchild, mr. easton, and his companion on the train. the author uses foreshadowing in the fourth paragraph when mr. easton encounters miss fairchild on the train. the author uses irony when it is revealed that the marshal is not who miss fairchild believes him to be. the author uses a flashback when describing the summer that miss fairchild spent out west with her mother.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

1. First option: Imagery for describing appearances doesn’t relate to “superficial judgments” theme. Eliminate.
2. Second option: Foreshadowing (hinting future events) in the fourth paragraph doesn’t connect to judging by appearances. Eliminate.
3. Third option: When the marshal’s true identity (vs. Miss Fairchild’s perception) is revealed, it shows how people judge by superficial appearances (she assumes Mr. Easton’s role, but he’s the prisoner). This fits the “making judgments based on superficial appearances” theme.
4. Fourth option: A flashback about a summer doesn’t relate to the theme of judging by appearances. Eliminate.

Answer:

The author uses irony when it is revealed that the marshal is not who Miss Fairchild believes him to be.