Craft and StructureHardFunction of a detail in a literary passage
Craft and Structure practice question
The following text is from a novel.
At the end of the interview the manager stood, shook Ola's hand, and said the firm would be in touch, and Ola noticed that he had already turned the next candidate's file face up on the desk before she reached the door.
Which choice best describes the function of the detail about the next candidate's file?
- A. It signals to Ola, and the reader, that the interview has gone badly, without anyone saying so.Correct
- B. It indicates that the manager is disorganised.
- C. It suggests that Ola will be offered the job.
- D. It implies that Ola has forgotten her own file.
Answer: A. It signals to Ola, and the reader, that the interview has gone badly, without anyone saying so.
Turned face up before she has left: he has moved on.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. It indicates that the manager is disorganised.
- The reverse; he is efficient.
- C. It suggests that Ola will be offered the job.
- The reverse.
- D. It implies that Ola has forgotten her own file.
- Not suggested.
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