The correct answer is -You can infer the context of a story based on dictionary definitions.
This is the answer that fits the question most. Inferences are assumptions and understandings made and you can figure out the context based on dictionary definitions.
A. voluntary, they are choosing to stay with each other
The answer would be A because they are paraphrasing what happened to Gilman.
The word choices create a reflective and solemn tone—- encouraging the reader to think about old age and loss… it is melancholy and sad to think about what will not be any more.