Your answer is B...............................................
I believe it would be to inform, the particular excerpt isn't really informing about anything, and its not persuading the reader to do anything, simply attempting to entertain the reader with a story.
Answer: Vanity
Explanation: Vanity is excessive pride in one’s achievements and / or appearance. In the passage, the protagonist grew more in love with herself and her pride is described as darkening, which means it became something negative. Vanity is considered negative while self-love and self-admiration are positive when you experience them in healthy amounts.
Answer:
Dear March, Come in!
Put down your hat.
Explanation:
She is characterizing March as a person who is at her door by saying, "come in" and then who she invites in and tells them to stay by telling them to put down their hat.
