Question

Scotty climbed onto the platform and sat on the stool. Without a glance at the audience or a word of introduction, he began to play “I Am a Little Lamb,” a tune whose childishness was belied by the twanging filigree of his slide guitar, its gushy metallic complexity. He followed that with “Goats Like Oats” and “A Little Tree Is Just Like Me.” The amplification was fine and powerful enough to eclipse the chopper throb and deliver the sound even to the distant reaches of the crowd, where it disappeared between buildings. Alex listened in a sort of cringe, expecting a roar of rejection from these thousands he’d managed secretly to assemble, whose goodwill had already been taxed by the long wait. But it didn’t happen; the pointers, who already knew these songs, clapped and screeched their approval, and the adults seemed intrigued, attuned to double meanings and hidden layers, which were easy to find.
Which of the following choices best describes the structure used in this excerpt?

A) Multiple switches are used between the action and commentary.

B) A frame story is used to link the different stories together.

C) Sequential order is used to present the events in the order they occur.

D) Flashbacks are used to break with the chronological order of the storyline.

Answer 1

C) Sequential order is used to present the events in the order they occur.

Answer 2

The best option which properly describes the structure used in this excerpt is C.Sequential order is used to present the events in the order they occur. This excerpt represents the character's feelings and expectations about his play. Author gradually describes actions in step-by-step way to make reader feel totally close to the character so that we can share his feelings. This structure makes reader feel satisfied as if we walked in character's shoes and were pleased because everyone loved the play.