1 9.3.5 Quiz: Short Narratives Question 1 of 5
Which statement best evaluates whether the narrative has a clearly defined
focus?
Walking into the woods, Zander had enjoyed taking monster steps in
the knee-high snow. He remembered that the sunlight shining on so
much white had made his eyes squint shut. Now the clouds made the
snow look much darker. The snow was coming down so hard that
Zander could no longer see the footprints he had made on the way in.
He suddenly felt much colder, and his toes were numb. Unsure of the
right direction, he struggled to walk through the ever-deepening drifts.
A. The narrative has a clearly defined focus on how cold Zander's
feet are.
B. The narrative has a clearly defined focus on how Zander gets
stuck in the snow.
C. The narrative does not have a clearly defined focus.
D. The narrative has a clearly defined focus on the dangers of
sudden weather changes.