Toward whom should the reader show empathy in Kezia's story?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Kezia, who is afraid of her father
The correct answer is Kezia. She feels frightened by her father’s harsh voice and manner, so the reader understands her fear and insecurity. Macdonald’s episode helps Kezia recognise her father’s caring side, but Macdonald is not the central focus of empathy here. Exam tip: For empathy questions, connect a character’s feelings with the experiences that cause them.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Kezia, who is afraid of her father
Why is this the correct answer?
The correct answer is Kezia. She feels frightened by her father’s harsh voice and manner, so the reader understands her fear and insecurity. Macdonald’s episode helps Kezia recognise her father’s caring side, but Macdonald is not the central focus of empathy here. Exam tip: For empathy questions, connect a character’s feelings with the experiences that cause them.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 English question. Chapter: The Little Girl. Topic: empathy.
