The story, from “The Eyes Have It”
1. is D3. Which of the following sentences from the story best conveys the narrator’s growing sense of fear in the text?A “It took some time for the full import to sink in.” B “My heart pounded and my breath choked in my windpipe.” C “A slow suspicion burned in my mind.” D “In any case, the full meaning was there, staring me right in the face.”4. In the last sentence from the story, the narrator states, “I have absolutely no stomach for it.” Explain how the author’s word choice adds a humorous meaning to the story. Use text evidence to support your answer.
Answer:
The answer to the first question is B “My heart pounded and my breath choked in my windpipe.” This sentence clearly depicts the narrator’s growing fear.
For the second question, the author’s phrase, “I have absolutely no stomach for it.” adds humor to the story. This is because the phrase is an idiomatic expression that means the narrator does not have the courage or desire to face something. The humor lies in the fact that despite all the fear and suspense built up in the story, the narrator simply decides to back off, using a casual, almost dismissive phrase to express his decision. It unexpectedly lightens the mood and leaves readers with a chuckle.