Question #N851
In the novel *Things Fall Apart* by Chinua Achebe, Okonkwo is a leader of Umuofia (a fictional Nigerian clan) and takes pride in his culture’s traditions. However, when the arrival of European missionaries brings changes to Umuofia, the novel asks a central question: How will Umuofia’s traditions be affected? This question is introduced by the phrase "How will...?" What is the most likely reason why the author introduces the question in this way?
The use of the phrase "How will...?" is most likely intended to
A. highlight the significance of the question to the novel’s plot.
B. emphasize the speaker’s personal involvement in the story.
C. create a sense of urgency and suspense for the reader.
D. suggest that the question is one that the reader should consider.
Correct Answer is: A
The phrase "How will...?" introduces the central question of the novel. This suggests that the question is important to the novel's plot and will be addressed throughout the story.