C... It gives more vivid sensory details such as illuminating light which uses sight, and the crumpled letter which can also appeal to touch, and sight. while the others do not contain as many sensory details as C
1. the fastest
2. the slowest
3. 1 foot
4. the longest
5. 5mph slower
6. the highest
7. 18 years longer
8. 1 fph faster
9. The Zebra runs 9mph faster than the Giraffe.
10. A Pearl Mussel lives 50 years longer than a Lobster.
The best and the most correct answer among the choices provided by the question is the the first choice. The common themes of the medieval texts are the theological concerns. I hope my answer has come to your help. God bless and have a nice day ahead!
The setting which begins to answer your question is the sentence that begins "Most conversations between husband and wife ... " this is near the beginning.
The real core of your question comes with "This aloofness ... " which shows how he handles the disputes with his wife. This is followed by "He attained this by ... " which tells exactly how the aloofness came about. Finally he surrounds himself with people that insulate him from the fights he has will his wife. His bridge games probably insure that he does not have to talk to her.