Read the sentence from paragraph 2.
Because this king loved all of his daughters equally, he determined to select the daughter who demonstrated the keenest intellect.
What is the impact of the writer’s word choice in this sentence?
Readers develop sympathy for the king’s daughters.
Readers anticipate the king’s successor will need to think strategically.
Readers know there will be an unhappy ending to the story.
Readers understand that the king is not friendly.