Fables is something that’s is true not made up and fairytales are fake and made up
C is the choice I would make because I believe the writer is planning to answer this question: "and how come we think dogs are so smart". The writer never tells us what dogs can't do (a) or mention others being dumb (b) and doesn't make fun of humans (d)
The mood of this poem is very resentful. The poet was probably resentful towards her mother.
"Crinkled in discomfort
in my mother's house"<span />