Answers to“ Twist in the Tale” Reading Passage withExplanations
Let us see all the solutions with their detailed explanations for “ Twist in the Tale Reading Answers”. This will give you a brief idea of how to answer the questions in the exam.
Question 1
ANSWER :D - Jacqueline Wilson
Explanation :As per the information given in the 5th line of paragraph G it is stated that in parties books are given as a present. Thus, according to Jacqueline Wilson, children take pleasure in giving books to each other. She suggests that children spread the news of her books like a bushfire.
Question 2
ANSWER :A - Wendy Cooling
Explanation :According to the fifth line of paragraph C, earlier children were not comfortable reading in public. However, J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series is quite fashionable and has made reading in public acceptable. Now it is okay for students to read books while travelling on a bus.
Question 3
ANSWER :B - David Almond
Explanation :In the 2nd line of paragraph F, it is mentioned that as per David Almond, renowned adult writers are not happy with what they earn as compared to the children’s writers. Moreover, the number of copies sold by Skellig in 1999 comes as a great regret for these adult writers.
Question 4
ANSWER :C - Julia Eccleshare
Explanation :In the last line in paragraph E Julia mentions that children tend to drop the book if they do not like the first two pages. It can be inferred that kids are choosy and picky, if they do not find it interesting in the beginning they will not read further. As per Julia children are the most demanding readers.
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Question 5
ANSWER :D - Jacqueline Wilson
Explanation :As per the first line of paragraph G, it can be said that children are loyal consumers. Besides, the author says that kids spread the news of books like a bushfire. They are rather quick to decide whether or not they like the book. Further, Jacqueline explains this with the help of an example wherein a ten-year-old reads and collects her books.
Question 6
ANSWER :B - David Almond
Explanation :In the first line of paragraph D, David expresses people's opinion that children do not read books today. However, the truth is that they are very skilled and creative readers and the public does not realize how much children read in today’s time.
Question 7
ANSWER :A - Wendy Cooling
Explanation :According to the 3rd line of paragraph B and Wendy, children’s books are quite popular and there is immense growth in Children's literature. Further, the paragraph also discusses the sales and book happening. The market for kids' books is huge and ever-growing.
Question 8
ANSWER :8-14 years/yrs/ (year-olds)
Explanation :The 1st line of paragraph C mentions that the children between the age group of 8-14 years are buying the majority of the books. The sales for this specific age group are booming. Further, the paragraph also mentions that it is JK Rowling’s Harry Potter that is behind the rise. Besides, reading has now become fashionable for pre-teen children.
Question 9
ANSWER :Orion
Explanation :As per the last line of paragraph F, Orion, a publishing company in the UK invested in ‘The Seeing Stone’, a children's novel by Kevin Crossley-Holland. Further, the advances seem to grow as well. Besides, the company has negotiated a six-figure sum from a US company called Scholastic.
Question 10
ANSWER :J.K. Rowling
Explanation :In the third line of paragraph C, it is stated that JK Rowling's series ‘Harry Potter’ has made reading look fashionable. It is because of this series that children's books have gained popularity. Thus, the correct answer is JK Rowling.
Question 11
ANSWER :D
Explanation :According to the second and third lines of paragraph D, children ask sophisticated questions during classroom visits. They ask questions related to important elements like the use of language, story structure, chapters and dialogue. Hence, the answer is D as this paragraph talks about children being able to identify and discuss vital elements.
Question 12
ANSWER :H
Explanation :As per the information given in the last line of paragraph H, it can be inferred that as per Anne Fine, the British literati ignore children’s culture. Moreover, it is considered worthy but boring. Hence, the answer is H, the children's society is undervalued.
Question 13
ANSWER :C
Explanation :The first line of paragraph C, mentions that the children’s book market is on boom because of the fictional character Harry Potter. Furthermore, it has impacted the sales of kids' books. The entire paragraph talks about the same, thus, the answer is C.
Question 14
ANSWER :A
Explanation :According to the information given in the 1st line of the passage, there was an inaccurate forecast regarding the reading habits of children. Doom merchants were predicting that the growth in video games would sound the death knell for children’s literature. However, children are reading more than before. Thus, the answer is A.
