Pretty sure it’s A. period
Modern Language Association
The MLA style of citation is governed by the Modern Language Association. This style is typically used for people who work and write in the Humanities and Liberal Arts. Other styles of citation are APA (American Psychological Association), and Chicago style.
Over the course of Touching Spirit Bear, Cole Matthews undergoes a dramatic transformation. You wouldn't know it by looking at him, per say—Cole mostly changes on the inside, where he learns to let go of his hang-ups and his violent tendencies, and instead tries to be a better person.
THe second sentence is using present participle because you said " I promise" not "promised". Saying promise is when you are saying it at the time and saying promised means you've already said it. Like with how you said "kissed" instead of "kiss" in the first sentence.
