Writing a Comparison of Fiction and Nonfiction

Question 9 • SS-English Language Arts 7

Which statement best describes how the first-person narration in Fever 1793 engages readers?

Answer

Mattie's perspective on the city of Philadelphia gives readers an understanding of why some residents are leaving for the country.

Mattie's perspective on the state of her family's business gives readers an understanding of the responsibility she feels.

Mattie's perspective on her grandfather's strong-headed opinions gives readers an understanding of the influence he has on her.

Mattie's perspective on the events of 1793 gives readers an understanding of the experiences and uneasiness of the time.

Explanation

First-person narration lets readers experience events through Mattie’s thoughts and feelings. In Fever 1793, her account conveys what people experienced during the epidemic and the fear and uncertainty of that time. Choice D best captures this broad effect; the other choices focus on narrower parts of Mattie’s life.

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