The statement which best explains what the word choice in this excerpt reveals about Crusoe is the following: "the phrase 'it was a merry reflection' reveals that Crusoe is happy and content" (D).
The general tone of the excerpt is positive, almost cheerful. This is indicated by the author's use of phrases like "how like a king I looked" or "it was remarkable." The fact that Crusoe finds something as neutral as his reflection "merry" also shows that he is optimistic about his current situation.
Answer:
Relevant evidence is evidence that is true to the prompt you are trying to find evidence for.
Irrelevant evidence is evidence that has nothing to do with the prompt
Short stories and novels typically involve these elements the most often. Although I will say, nothing is quite as creepy as a well-written horror/suspense poem.
