What does the author's choice to tell the story through the voice of such a familiar and chatty narrator contribute to the overall meaning of the text?

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

What does the author's choice to tell the story through the voice of such a familiar and chatty narrator contribute to the overall meaning of the text?

This question is based on the legend of sleepy hollow, and on an assessment question on www.commonlit.org

Asked by Amber R #873642 on 2/15/2019 2:52 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 2/15/2019 3:29 AM

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Answered by Aslan on 2/15/2019 3:29 AM

I suppose it creates a connection with the reader. The story has the mood and tone of a ghost story or local mythology. The narrator fills that familiar perspective for the reader.

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