B). Understanding that Quindlen is the descendant of immigrants helps the reader realize that she supports the idea that some cultures are naturally better than others.
Explanation:
Context plays a vital role in assisting the readers to understand the author's intended idea more clearly and comprehensively. It equips the readers with the necessary historical, political, social, or cultural information regarding the time when the text was written that the readers require to make meaning of the text.
As per the question, the second statement most appropriately elaborates that 'knowing that Quindlen is the descendant of immigrants assists the readers to understand that the author backs the idea of some culture being naturally better than others.' It <u>aids the readers to not only understand the author's perspective and meaning of the excerpt comprehensively but also in analyzing the text</u>. Thus, <u>option B</u> is the correct answer.
I believe the answer is A. Because the definition of blank verse is verse without a rhyme scheme or pattern, which answer A does not have while the others do. Apologies if I am wrong but im fairly certain.
