The author would use a close narrative style
C. Folks were struggling to survive in most places, but in California they had jobs, it has the conjunction word “but”.
The work describes Thoreau's thoughts over the course of a year spent immersed in the natural world is the answer.
My best guesses are, A or D. I am not too sure.
Hope this helps!
Jimmy2003
The answer is commas, dashes, and parentheses. Good luck!<span>
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