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Question #N1383

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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Correct Answer is: C

The analogy highlights the reader's role in interpreting a story. The reader is like a hunter pursuing the meaning of the story, actively searching for the meaning of the story. This makes the reader an active participant in the process of understanding a story.