Question

2 Points
Read this excerpt from the beginning of Nikolai Gogol's "The Nose":
On the 25th March, 18-, a very strange occurrence took
place in St Petersburg.
Which option best explains why Gogol chose to begin his story in this way?
O
A. To let readers know that the story that follows is nonfiction
B. To explain that information in the story is factual and correct
O
O
C. To immediately establish a straightforward and matter-of-fact

tone
O
D. To allow readers to better imagine what St. Petersburg looks like
SUBMIT​

Answer 1

Answer:

I think the answer is c but don't take my word ;-;

Answer 2

Answer:

C. To immediately establish a straightforward and matter-of-fact tone.

Explanation:

A does not apply because the story is not nonfiction. B is also not correct because of the same reason. D does not make sense as the introduction does not provide any details or description about St. Petersburg. Therefore, C is the answer.