A theme is what the author wants you to get from the story only one does this, which is A
This is false: it has a very negative connotation.
It refers to a smile that is mocking or contemptuous (or a remark that is mocking or contemptuos) - so it's not a genuine smile, but an ironic and sarcastic smile. It has a negative and not a neutral connotation.
Answer:
C
Explanation:
C. It makes the most sense out of the other options. While they are all technically correct, C sounds the best and flows. The others sound awkward.
I'm not going to write 50 words, but historical context is always important so you can use examples.