<u>Answer:</u>
<em>C. It invites comparisons to more familiar animals with a similar feature, such as elephants.</em>
<u>Explanation:</u>
Adapting changes to living in different environments is essential. Different species and other predators compete for various things, such as foods and other essentials, for the sake of their survival. The adaptation or a modification of change helps in survival. Animal gets used to all kinds of climates in diverse ways. Therefore the adaptation is either through alteration or modification. Consequently, the author emphasizes the tusks based on the animal’s unique nature.
I don't understand the context of the story, can you provide an explanation?
Answer: I would contend that the right answer is actually "to fake."
Explanation: Just to elaborate a little on the answer, it can be added that one of the meanings of the verb to affect is to feign, which can be translated as to pretend or to give a false appearance of something. If the character was trying to "conceal certain inconvenient emotions" which, nevertheless, "seemed inclined to assert themselves" by affecting high spirits, he was, therefore, faking those high spirits, in order to hide his true feelings from the people who had just arrived.
It may be obvious, but making bad choices can get you stuck in some bad situations. Sometimes when people do something, even if it's not bad, they dont consider what the consequences of thier actions may be. When you makes choices, knowing what the consequences may be can keep you out of some bad situations.
