D.) The author uses flashbacks to show how the parallel between Debra's life and her Daughter's influences decision.
Explanation:
A./By reading the paragraph, you can tell it's a parallel, so that would cancel at least A.) (( A is also incorrect because the flashback creates no tension at all ))
B./ is incorrect as the paragraph was not centered around Debra and her relationship with her parents, it was centered around her daughter and how they were both in similar situations.
C./ Although this can be the case- it's not really helping her- it's just showing how she had gone through something similar. Debras parents accepted her into the program, so there isn't really NO opportunity. It's again- just showing parallels.
