I think it is D.
'It' makes the sentence unclear in purpose
Answer: C
Explanation: A great way to try and get the overall idea of a text is to paraphrase the main idea, many authors use these types of writing techniques to get a reader hooked before even starting the 1st chapter.
The linking verb is "tastes" because it connects the subject and predicate.
D. by rehearsing, you will rob your presentation of its vitality
Shirley Jackson is known for her short stories (The Lottery being the most famous one). She uses various literary techniques such as symbolism (in the characters names, names of places, titles etc), foreshadowing (a hint on the future events), dramatic irony (like making the lottery something negative), <span>denouement (where everything comes together for the culmination). </span>