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Theme of the story is its underlying message or overarching idea.
Explanation:
If you are reffering to a specific story, please say so.
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.
It seems that you have missed the necessary options for us to answer this question, so I had to look for it. Anyway, here is the answer. T<span>he tone of the section entitled "Billy Ansel" is best described as Frustrated and Determined. Hope this answers your question.</span>
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the answer would be d. both a and b
