Select the correct answer.
Why does Bierce use a flashback in section 2 of "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" instead of proceeding with the events taking place?
to introduce Peyton Farquhar
to emphasize the folly of romanticism
to depict the cunningness of the Federal soldiers
to emphasize the naivety of the Confederacy
to help the reader know what led to the events in section 1
A.
1, 2, 3
B.
3, 4, 5
C.
1, 2, 5
D.
2, 3, 5
E.
1, 4, 5
E. 1, 4, 5
The correct answer is C. 1, 2, 5.
To determine the correct answer, we need to examine the reasons why Bierce uses a flashback in section 2 of "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" instead of proceeding with the events taking place.
First, let's look at the options:
A. 1, 2, 3
B. 3, 4, 5
C. 1, 2, 5
D. 2, 3, 5
E. 1, 4, 5
Now, let's evaluate each option to see if it accurately explains why the flashback is used:
A. Option 1 suggests that the flashback is used to introduce Peyton Farquhar, option 2 suggests that it is used to emphasize the folly of romanticism, and option 3 suggests that it is used to depict the cunningness of the Federal soldiers. None of these options explain why the flashback is used. Therefore, option A can be eliminated.
B. Option 3 suggests that the flashback is used to depict the cunningness of the Federal soldiers, option 4 suggests that it is used to emphasize the naivety of the Confederacy, and option 5 suggests that it is used to help the reader know what led to the events in section 1. Option 4 and 5 seem to be valid reasons for using a flashback. However, option 3 does not directly explain the purpose of the flashback. Therefore, option B can be eliminated.
C. Option 1 suggests that the flashback is used to introduce Peyton Farquhar, option 2 suggests that it is used to emphasize the folly of romanticism, and option 5 suggests that it is used to help the reader know what led to the events in section 1. Option 1 and 2 do not directly explain the purpose of the flashback. However, option 5, which suggests that the flashback helps the reader know what led to the events in section 1, aligns with the purpose of the flashback. Therefore, option C may be a possible answer.
D. Option 2 suggests that the flashback is used to emphasize the folly of romanticism, option 3 suggests that it is used to depict the cunningness of the Federal soldiers, and option 5 suggests that it is used to help the reader know what led to the events in section 1. Option 2 and 3 do not directly explain the purpose of the flashback. However, option 5, which suggests that the flashback helps the reader know what led to the events in section 1, aligns with the purpose of the flashback. Therefore, option D may be a possible answer.
E. Option 1 suggests that the flashback is used to introduce Peyton Farquhar, option 4 suggests that it is used to emphasize the naivety of the Confederacy, and option 5 suggests that it is used to help the reader know what led to the events in section 1. Option 1 and 4 do not directly explain the purpose of the flashback. However, option 5, which suggests that the flashback helps the reader know what led to the events in section 1, aligns with the purpose of the flashback. Therefore, option E may be a possible answer.
Based on our evaluation, options C, D, and E all include the valid reason for using a flashback, which is to help the reader know what led to the events in section 1. Therefore, the correct answer could be:
C. 1, 2, 5
D. 2, 3, 5
E. 1, 4, 5
To determine the exact correct answer, we would need more information or analysis from the text itself.