You did not give the full text so I cannot be sure of the answer, but A makes the most sense with what I could read.
Answer:
Wordiness
Explanation:
The sentence uses more words to convey its meaning.
The sentence could be changed into something like this,
"Magazines which regularly run full-color picture stories of stars, currently in the news, are facing financial troubles."
There could also be some other similar version of the sentence offering the same meaning with fewer words.
The excerpt best demontrates that Edna is changing.Victor sees that and has this attitude of begging her not to reveal something important.That is why he goes with her to the car.The main theme in the story is Edna´s awakening, this birth or rebirth is being evident through the attitude of both characters in this excerpt;Edna is self assured, teasing, Victor is pleading secrecy and discretion, something which could not be helped by the time the scene takes place.
Answer:
D (maybe)
Explanation:
It could be "claims" because
Answer A it is too simple and dull
Answer B doesn't make sense
Answer C and/or D could be correct, but I would choose Answer D
The speaker is talking to an unknown person