D. Straight.
Serpentine is describing snake-like behavior i.e. SERPENT, in most usages. Snakes we associate with their weaving slither, in a pattern most opposite straight.
Answer: The way others physically perceive you and how you look can affect the path of your life.
Explanation:
Society placed beauty standards that are sometimes unrealistic, therefore people could negatively judge you based on how your physical features. Say, if a lady who's considered obese wanted to pursue a dream of modeling. This lady has a lower chance of being accepted into a modeling company due to her weight. Someone considered "unattractive" has slightly lower chances of being chosen for certain jobs based on the potential employer's biases.
(Please re-write this in your own words if you didn't plan on doing so already and I hope this helped and answered your question)
The answer would be <span>a narrative that recounts personal experience and development.
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