If you were adjusting your reading rate to suit your purpose, how would you read lines 29-30 from "a surprise point of view"
A. quickly to create the feeling of conversation
B. slowly and carefully***
C. quickly to pass over unimportant information
D. slowly to look for clues in the message
29- 30
29.MS SMITH (with a twinkle in her eye) now Jason you know what this successful presentation means don't you?
30.JASON(eyes searching ms smiths face) um.... you know I can do my work from now on.
I'd choose a different answer.
why is it not right?
Think about what type of communication is going on between the two characters? Are they discussing detailed directions? Is one teaching something to the other? Is it casual? Or is it formal?
Also, think about how this would sound if real actors were performing these lines on a stage. How would they be speaking?
so is it A or D?
You have guessed at A, B, and D.
Please read and re-read and decide.
To adjust your reading rate for lines 29-30 from "a surprise point of view," you would want to read slowly and carefully.
Here's how you can come to this conclusion:
1. Identify the purpose: The question mentions "a surprise point of view." This suggests that something unexpected or surprising may happen in lines 29-30.
2. Analyze the content: In line 29, Ms. Smith's twinkle in her eye hints at a surprise or something out of the ordinary. In line 30, Jason's searching eyes indicate that he is anticipating or trying to figure out what Ms. Smith means.
3. Consider the options:
- Option A: Reading quickly to create the feeling of conversation is not suitable because it may cause you to miss important details or the surprise element.
- Option C: Reading quickly to pass over unimportant information is not suitable because lines 29-30 seem crucial to understanding the surprise.
- Option D: Reading slowly to look for clues in the message aligns with the purpose of the question, as it suggests you should pay attention to the details that might reveal the surprise.
Therefore, the correct answer is B - slowly and carefully.