Read the excerpt from "How the Grimm Brothers Saved the Fairy Tale."Between 1812 and 1857, seven editions of their tales appeared, each one different from the last, until the final, best-known version barely resembled the first. Given that the first edition has recently been honored in bicentenary celebrations throughout the world, it is perhaps a good time to reexamine what we think we know about the original tales of the Brothers Grimm.
Answer
A
to persuade the reader that the Grimm brothers were influential
B
to entertain the reader with excerpts from the Grimms' tales
C
to inform the reader that the text will take a second look at the Grimms’ original tales
D
to show the reader that the Grimms have received many honors
Explanation
The excerpt says the first edition has been honored during bicentenary celebrations, making it a good time to “reexamine” the original tales. This signals that the text will take a second look at what readers know about those tales. Choice C, to inform the reader that the text will take a second look at the Grimms’ original tales, best matches that purpose.
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