Item — sat-dog

Medium Reading and Writing · Craft and Structure · None · MCQ

In the first paragraph, the writer uses an extended analogy to explain the concept of "narrative arc." The writer compares the arc of a story to the flight path of an arrow. This analogy helps the reader understand the concept by visualizing the story as a physical object that travels through space. However, the writer also uses the analogy to highlight the role of the reader in the process of interpreting a story. This is because the analogy suggests that the reader is like a hunter, who is actively pursuing the meaning of the story. What is the most likely reason the writer uses the analogy?

The analogy in the first paragraph is primarily used to

A
create a vivid and memorable image of the narrative arc.
B
explain the different stages of the narrative arc.
C
highlight the importance of the reader’s active role in interpreting a story.
D
compare the narrative arc of a story to the flight path of an arrow.

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