Technically since Mayella is under oath while she is testifying in court, she should be speaking only the truth and nothing but the truth. However, she does not feel completely free to speak the truth.
If she were to speak the truth and tell the court that her father is the one who beat her, it is very likely that she would receive another beating. Fearing for her safety is one obstacle that keeps her from telling the whole truth.
Societal rules are also keeping her from speaking the truth. If Mayella were to confess that she is the one who made advances towards Tom, she would be further shunned by the townspeople. During the trial, she is gaining a lot of attention. Normally, she is rarely seen by the people in town, and when she is rarely is she acknowledged. This trial gives her attention. By revealing that she is not as innocent as she appears to be, she would lose her stage.
Answer:
d) Mercedes is the only one at home, and she is too busy with her embroidery in Madam Hailer's room to come near you
Explanation:
a) “You are going to build a large house, Mr. Darrell?” said Victoriano, turning his horse so as to ride beside Clarence; “judging by the amount of lumber being hauled.”
b) “I understand, and I think my father will be willing to sell the land. He is at home now. Let us go up to see him.”
c) They have too much sense not to know that you would not be working in white kid gloves.
d) Mercedes is the only one at home, and she is too busy with her embroidery in Madam Hailer's room to come near you
Since Mercedes is depicted as being at home alone before having a love encounter, it is clear that the author has resorted to narration to communicate this information.
Objective and respectful because she is trying to sway there opinions and her audience is a executive board so they will appreciate factual information.
I think it's Persuasive..because it appeals to our emotions by getting us to agree with them, and it uses reason and logic to do so, and often uses statistics....and there's almost always a clear statement of what they want us to believe at the beginning
