Set 3: Command of Evidence (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: C

PASSAGE

The unreliable narrator is a literary device where the credibility of the storyteller is compromised. In *Gone Girl*, Gillian Flynn alternates between two narrators, both of whom lie to the reader. This forces readers to question every piece of information and builds suspense.

What is the effect of having both narrators lie?

A. It makes the story easier to follow.

B. It encourages readers to passively accept the narrative.

C. It creates uncertainty and compels active reader engagement.✓ Correct

D. It eliminates suspense from the plot.

Detailed Explanation

This question requires you to identify evidence that supports a claim. The text says it 'forces readers to question every piece of information and builds suspense.' Questioning requires engagement; suspense is uncertainty. 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:

• "forces readers to question"

• "builds suspense"

Why others are wrong: A (Unreliable narrators complicate, not simplify.), B (It forces QUESTIONING, the opposite of passive acceptance.), D (It 'builds suspense.').

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