Set 2: Command of Evidence (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
In *Wuthering Heights*, Emily Brontë employs a frame narrative: the story is told by Nelly Dean to Mr. Lockwood, who then records it. This layered structure creates distance between the reader and the events, raising questions about the reliability of the narrative.
What effect does the frame narrative have on the reader's perception?
Detailed Explanation
This question requires you to identify evidence that supports a claim. The text says the structure 'creates distance' and 'raises questions about the reliability.' A secondhand account is inherently less direct and potentially unreliable. The best evidence directly and explicitly supports the stated claim without requiring assumptions. Match specific textual details or data points to the claim being made. The correct answer provides clear, direct support. Strong evidence directly addresses the claim without requiring additional interpretation. When evaluating options, look for quotes or data that explicitly support the statement. Weak evidence may be tangentially related but doesn't provide direct proof.
Key Evidence:
• "creates distance"
• "questions about the reliability"
Why others are wrong: A (It creates 'distance,' the opposite of immediacy.), C (It raises questions, increasing ambiguity.), D (He is the framing narrator, not necessarily the main character.).