Question

Commonlit Two Brothers
How does the repetition of the following phrase in Paragraph 1 help develop the plot of the story: “the Angel of the Lord came down to them and blessed them?”

A

It illustrates the brothers’ strong beliefs in God, even though Athanasius had been behaving greedily.

B

It demonstrates that the Angel led a simple, repetitive life, which sets an example for how Athanasius should live.

C

It proves that all that is necessary to get special attention from God is to live humbly and pray.

D

It illustrates that the Angel blessed the brothers for their kind actions, in contrast to the later events of the story.

Answer 1

It illustrates that the Angel blessed the brothers for their kind actions, in contrast to the later events of the story.

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The Angel of the Lord came down to them and blessed them, from this phrase one can clearly develop the plot of the story since it illustrates that the Angel blessed the brothers for their kind actions, in contrast to the later events of the story.

They must have obviously committed some good karma because of which the Angel blessed them irrespective of the later actions performed. The statement ‘ Angel blessed the brothers for their kind actions’ proves their good deeds and actions.  

Answer 2

Answer:

It illustrates that the Angel blessed the brothers for their kind actions, in contrast to the later events of the story.

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The Angel of the Lord came down to them and blessed them, from this phrase one can clearly develop the plot of the story since it illustrates that the Angel blessed the brothers for their kind actions, in contrast to the later events of the story.

They must have obviously committed some good karma because of which the Angel blessed them irrespective of the later actions performed. The statement ‘ Angel blessed the brothers for their kind actions’ proves their good deeds and actions.  

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