Question

In the selection from "the worms of the earth against the lions," the story of the peasants' revolt is told in chronological order. Which statement best describes the effect of this choice on the reader?

1) The reader understands how each event occurs in isolation.
2) The reader experiences the events the same way the participants did at the time.
3) The reader sees how certain events completely resolve problems that arise from other events.
4) The reader goes backward and forward in time in a way that helps to clarify the events described.

Answer 1

The reader experiences the events the same way the participants did at the time.

Step-by-step explanation:

The effect of telling the story of the peasants' revolt in chronological order in the selection from 'The Worms of the Earth against the Lions' is that the reader experiences the events the same way the participants did at the time (option 2). By following the sequence of events according to their order, the reader is able to understand the progression of the revolt and the events as they unfold in real time. This choice helps the reader connect with the story and understand the context and significance of each event.