Incomplete Question. Options that completes the question;
A. Rainsford’s repetition characterizes him as forgetful, which is why he must repeat the word to remember his mission.
B. Rainsford’s repetition shows that with his great skill and perseverance he was able to survive.
C. Rainsford’s repetition was probably taught to him in a private school growing up and is a symbol of his class status.
D. Rainsford’s repetition of “nerve” refers to the nervous system and neurons in the brain and emphasizes human reason as the most important key to success.
Answer:
B
Explanation:
It noteworthy that Rainsford was a determined individual. His use of the word 'nerve' shows his determination which leads to his survival having applied great skill and perseverance.
This quality of perseverance was what made him repeat the word “nerve” in paragraph 169, paragraph 179, and paragraph 197.
Answer:
These lines present a comparison between the poor community and sad music. This promotes a melancholy tone making the reader feel sad and negative about the story.
Explanation:
"Marigolds" is a short story that presents the impact of the great depression on society and how it brought down the hope and happiness of many people across the country. The story has a melancholy and sad tone, which is highlighted in lines 27-29 that present a metaphor that compares the poor community to a sad song, showing that the situation of the community was able to move and sadden anyone, as well as a song that had that feeling as an objective.
