The Emperor's Procession

How does the author use foreshadowing in paragraph 1 to develop the plot?

• The author refers to “a faraway land” to hint at where most of the story’s action will take place.

• The author refers to the Emperor’s “fondness of new clothes” to hint at the nature of the main conflict.

• The author refers to “two mysterious strangers calling themselves weavers” to hint that they will do something dishonest.

• The author refers to “magnificent garments” to hint that the Emperor will love his new clothing.

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The author uses the metaphor "daggers in my father's eyes" to suggest that the boy's father gives him an angry look.

The figure of speech "you could have knocked me over with a feather" is used to convey? ___________________.

• surprise

• regret

• happy

• anger

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Why did the author most likely include the parallel plot involving the boy?

• To create suspense about whether the Emperor will see what others see

• To enhance the reader’s understanding of the main plot by presenting background details

• To show the differences between those who can see the Emperor’s clothes and those who cannot

• To help the reader understand the reasons behind the spectators’ actions during the procession

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How would the story most likely be different if it were rewritten from the point of view of an objective third-person narrator?

• The spectators would be honest right away.

• The Emperor would keep believing he has clothes on.

• The names of the weavers would be revealed.

• The boy would play a more minor role.

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How do the Emperor’s thoughts during the procession help to create irony?

• The Emperor imagines he looks wonderful, but he actually looks ridiculous.

• The Emperor believes people are praising him, but they are actually mocking him.

• The Emperor thinks he is courageous, but the boy is actually the brave one.

• The Emperor assumes people see his pride, but they actually see his insecurity.

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The idea that is best developed by all three points of view included in the story is that —

• it can be difficult to know whether someone should be trusted

• people can influence each other with their words and actions

• it is important to avoid hurting others’ feelings whenever possible

• people are willing to be dishonest if it means they will be accepted

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