The correct answer is B. It used literary excerpts to illustrate word usage.
Johnson used excerpts from well known books to show how different words are used which was a completely new idea, revolutionary one, since the previous dictionaries showed what the word mean and were sometimes difficult to understand.
A good one is In A Wind Storm in the Forests, John Muir uses descriptive language to
bring out the full beauty of the winds. He does this by appealing to the
senses. Particularly, sight and sound are emphasized in this passage.
He attempts to make the readers truly appreciate the subtle miracles
present when the winds are at play.
His best option would be limit practice. Tell his coaches that he needs to be in class and not skipping!
