If my memory serves me well, the right answer sounds like this Wright’s mother mainly worries that the publication of his story will harm his relationship with his family.
The word that most likely fits the question presented would be "sacred", as the definition of "sacred" is being connected with God (or the gods) or dedicated to a religious purpose.
• "That burial site is considered SACRED".
To conclude the question your answer would be, Man vs Society.
Answer:
1. The earrings signify Ama's Pride.
2. Lakshmi's dowry (the prized possession to be given to Lakshmi's in-law on her wedding day), would not be paid.
Explanation:
'Sold' by Patricia McCormick tells the story of a family in India, who struggled financially to meet up to their needs. There is Ama, the Mother of the house, Lakshmi her daughter, and Ama's husband who happens to be Lakshmi's step-father. The father of the house is a loafer who spends all his monies on gambling and irrelevant things. Lakshmi adores her mother Ama who raised the family on her own, carrying all the financial burdens.
Ama's earrings is described as the<em> joyful noise of tinkling gold</em>. It signifies Ama's pride. The family hoped it would serve as Lakshmi's dowry, but they decide to sell it when things become really difficult. This means that Lakshmi's dowry would not be paid.
The complete question is:
Which closing sentences to a story best show a character reflecting on a larger meaning found in a conflict?
A. As a night person, i learned that i could never take a job working in a bakery because i would have to change in a way that is unacceptable to me.
B. I enjoyed getting up early in the morning and loved seeing the smiles i brought to the faces of those who enjoy bakery treats.
C. As an early bird who doesn't mind rising before dawn, i "got the worm" and found my true calling in life as a baker's apprentice.
D. I accepted a job in a bakery despite being a night owl and having to rise before dawn, but i learned that adaptability is often necessary to achieve one's goals.
Answer:
The correct option is D.
Explanation:
I accepted a job in a bakery despite being a night owl and having to rise before dawn, but i learned that adaptability is often necessary to achieve one's goals.
This is a closing sentences to a story that best show a character reflecting on a larger meaning found in a conflict.
