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Question 3 • Common Core ELA 10 - ELA3010 A-CR MOD

Which statement best explains why George Orwell chose to write a fable using animals as the major characters?

Answer

Because of its indirect approach, a fable about animals could deliver a political critique to a wider audience.

Because Soviet leaders often were cruel to their own citizens, portraying them as animals seemed appropriate.

By setting the story in the world of animals, Orwell avoided complications that can arise from human behavior.

By using animals, Orwell made it clear to the Western world that he wanted them to see the Soviet regime for what it really was.

Explanation

Orwell used an animal fable to criticize political power indirectly. The familiar, simple form made the ideas accessible to a broad audience while allowing readers to recognize the political parallels. Choice A best captures this purpose; the other choices focus on portraying people as animals or avoiding human behavior, which does not explain the fable’s wider appeal.

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