B) The daily work continued; nay, it actually increased;
Something that is happening on a consistent basis. It also gives the feeling that it is work to make it persistent. In option B, the statement "daily work" indicates that something is done daily which supports the idea of persistent. The sentence containing the line "The daily work continued; nay, it actually increased" also includes the description "with an astonishing pertinacity." Pertinacity means persistent determination. The brain failing and life slipping away does not show any persistent determination. Also, the statement that she inquired with acute anxiety does not how any persistent determination.
Answer:
the author's opinion
Explanation:
In writing an argument, the author attempts to pass across his/her opinion as persuasively as possible.
An argument is a written presentation of the authors' opinion backed up by evidences, facts and figures and arranged in a coherent manner.
The authors job is to evaluate the authors opinion while eschewing any personal bias which may color accurate judgement of the validity of the authors opinion.
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