This question is missing the options. I've found the complete question online. It is the following:
The text evidence in this excerpt best supports the idea that Squeaky:
A. is tired of running and would rather coach.
B. appreciates the strength of her competitor.
C. is proud because she won the race.
D. thinks people only smile a real smile when they win.
Answer:
The evidence supports the idea that Squeaky:
B. appreciates the strength of her competitor.
Explanation:
"Raymond's Run" is a short story by Toni Cade Bambara. It is narrated from Squeaky's perspective. She is Raymond's sister and is beautifully loyal to her brother, not accepting anyone saying anything to him about his being different. <u>She is brave and feisty, ready to pick up a fight with anyone, including the girl mentioned in the excerpt we are analyzing here.</u>
<u>Once they compete, Squeaky begins to admire Gretchen. Squeaky, being strong and honest herself, admires those same qualities in others. Gretchen put up a fight and tried her best during the race. For that reason, she has gained Squeaky's respect.</u>
The answer to the question you presented above would be 'persuasive speech' or 'oral persuasion'. These are the terms that refer to a speaker's use of persuasive language to persuade an audience.
Answer:
A. Prepositional.
Explanation:
'In the kitchen' is a place. Therefore it is prepositional.
Answer:
They think that Betty has been bewitched so if she really was she would not be able to survive hearing the Lord's name. More likely the reason was that she heard everything about the affair between John Proctor and Abby.