The answer is d unless you messed up typing
When writing the word "continued" do not drop the E. Just add a D. When writing the word "continuing" drop the E.
In developing the characters in "A Wedding Gift", Maupassant uses DIREFT CHARACTERIZATION and VIVID IMAGERY. He reveals the personality of the character by telling the audience directly his writing, and the way he describe things all-encompassing. He included all of the senses while making his descriptions.
The answer should be (C) Present perfect. This is because 'has' stands for present and 'eaten' is past participle, which makes it present perfect.