It’s b
the quotations should be around what she is saying. plus there shouldn’t be a question mark after ‘she asked’
They take off all their feathers...
GAVE ME THE BRAINLIEST IF MY ANSWER WAS HELPFUL...
Answer: Formal
This excerpt is an example of formal writing. There are several ways in which we can identify this characteristic. The excerpt discusses an academic topic, which is a literary analysis of Emerson's writing. Moreover, the sample uses formal words, such as "stress" and "pre-eminent."