Craft and StructureVery hardTwo views on where a novel's meaning lies
Craft and Structure practice question
Text 1
A novel's meaning is whatever its author intended, and the author's letters and drafts settle any dispute about it.
Text 2
The drafts show what the author tried to do; the finished book shows what she did, and the two are not the same thing. Where the book contradicts the letters, the book wins.
Which choice best describes the relationship between the texts?
- A. Text 2 treats the finished work, not the author's stated intention, as the final authority on meaning.Correct
- B. Text 2 agrees that the letters settle disputes.
- C. Text 2 argues that drafts are worthless.
- D. Both texts say the author's intention is unknowable.
Answer: A. Text 2 treats the finished work, not the author's stated intention, as the final authority on meaning.
The book over the letters.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Text 2 agrees that the letters settle disputes.
- Text 2 says the book wins.
- C. Text 2 argues that drafts are worthless.
- Drafts show what was tried.
- D. Both texts say the author's intention is unknowable.
- Neither says so.
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