Answer:
C. The author uses an objective, journalistic point of view to give an accurate historical account.
<em>A basket of </em><em>oranges </em><em><u>was</u></em><em> presented to the </em><em>visitor</em>
<h2><em>hope</em><em> it</em><em> helps</em><em>!</em></h2>
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable
Examples of Metaphor from Famous People "Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." - Pablo Picasso "Conscience is a man's compass." - Vincent Van Gogh "Chaos is a friend of mine." - Bob Dylan " All religions, arts and sciences are branches of the same tree." - Albert Einstein
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Sorry for such late an answer, but I believe its A) Predicate Nominative.
The writer/author uses an appeal to emotion by portraying her family as abandoned by policy makers
