Answer:
B. The excerpt provides background information on a character as part of the exposition.
Explanation:
Kate Chopin's "The Awakening" revolves around the story of a woman, Mrs. Pontellier, and her desire to be free to do the things she always wanted. The story is a feminist novella that focuses the main plot and theme around the desires and plans of the female character.
In the given excerpt, the author describes Mr. Pontellier, a supporting character to the main character. Richard is the husband of Edna Pontellier, and the given passage provides background information on him.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.
The speaker in Langston Hughes’s poem “Mother to Son” says that for her, “Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair,” meaning that "<span>d. her life has been full of challenges and difficulties" since crystal implies ease and wealth.</span>
I’m not really sure with the answer, it could either be studies or is studying.
i’ll guess it so maybe , is studying?
correct me if i’m wrong.
