Answer:
1. c.
2. a.
Explanation:
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She is entertaining the readers with her anecdotes.
"My New York" is trying to express the writer's love of the city itself. He even describes the town as worthy of royalty. He is persuading the listener to love the city. The author could even be seen as describing America as a great nation. He is very proud of New York.