Question

Ali is reading a myth from northern Europe. He finds a footnote in the text.

What might that footnote provide to help Ali better understand the myth?


a.the myth’s plot, or series of actions


b.dialogue essential to the story


c.indirect characterization, or the character’s own words that reveal what he or she is like


d.an explanation of a character or god unfamiliar to Ali

Answer 1

The answer is D. If Ali was reading a Nordic myth, for example, he probably wouldn't know any of the gods in the myth.

Answer 2

Answer: D) an explanation of a character or god unfamiliar to Ali.

Explanation: a footnote is a note of reference, explanation, or comment, that gives extra information about a specific part of the text, usually placed below the text on a printed page. If Ali is reading a myth from northern Europe, a footnote might provide an explanation of a character or god (very common in myths from northern Europe) unfamiliar to Ali, so the correct answer is option D.