I think it’s C because it carries on from the last sentence and seems more appropriate than the others.
Answer: 40. characterization (1 point): E. understanding of people through their words, thoughts, and actions
41. setting (1 point)
: A. where a story takes place
42. satire (1 point)
: C. poking fun at human folly
43. deus ex machina (1 point)
: B. the use of an unexplainable event to resolve a story
44. etymology (1 point): D. the study of word origins
Explanation:
The answer is: <span>Uncomfortable heat and humidity</span>
Idk what this is from but if it's from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer then your answer is Tom learns that work and play depends on how you look at things. Tom was able to convince the other boys that painting his fence was fun and play.