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Pretest: Unit 2
Two high school sweethearts go their separate ways after
a misunderstanding. Years later, both are happily married
to other people and discover that their children are in the
same kindergarten class.
Which plot development would most logically lead a reader to conclude that
the themes of this story are forgiving oneself and others and embracing new
beginnings?
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A. They are not surprised when their children act like best friends one
week and worst enemies the next.
O
B. They cordially endure any interactions at school functions and
secretly wonder what might have been
O
C. They both realize the foolishness of their teenage behavior, but
neither one is brave enough to broach the subject.
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D. They jokingly agree that they and their spouses can all be friends
but that their children can never date one another

D. They jokingly agree that they and their spouses can all be friends  but that their children can never date one another

Explanation:

The only other reasonable option would be Option B, but the connotation of "endure" is rather negative, suggesting that forgiveness had not truly occurred.  

We choose Option D because it is lighthearted in tone, and—although they do joke about impeding new beginnings—the nature of the interaction is entirely unburdened by the past.  

answer

answer: a: they can affect the author’s perspective and in turn the theme and purpose for the writing.

the author's background and time period greatly affect the text that the author produces. this is because we are all a reflection of our time period and background. depending on where and when we were born, we will find some questions more important than others. for example, if we are a wealthy person born in medieval times, we will most likely be interested in courtly love and stories of knights and honour. however, if we are born in the 20th century in africa, we might instead focus on colonialism and its effects on the newly liberated countries. the theme and the purpose of writing are both affected by these conditions.

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