Paltry means "meager" or "small": D. Paltry is the most correct answer.
Answer:
B (short choppy sentences)
Explanation:
When a sentence is short, instead of being able to add small bits of detail and diolge, you have to make separate paragraphs and sentences to explain. The story would not be as compelling or interesting and would drag on.
C. appreciate what you have rather than yearning for what you don't
