Question 5 • ALT ENG 11 S2 Common Core ELA 11 2014 - ELA3011 B-CR
Read this excerpt from Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close.There was a lot of stuff that made me panicky, like suspension bridges, germs, airplanes, fireworks… A lot of the time I’d get that feeling like I was in the middle of a huge black ocean, or in deep space, but not in the fascinating way.How does the narration affect Oskar’s credibility in this excerpt?
Answer
A
His list of fears makes him seem mentally unstable.
B
His tale of panic makes him seem extremely immature.
C
His attempt at self-reflection makes him seem honest.
D
His knowledge of science makes him seem intellectual.