Most likely A.
In this case a simple statement could be any of those, to shorten to the simple statement you would generalize :)
Today.........................
Answer: President Lincoln's tone in his inaugural address to the American people was persuasive and reassuring.
But, since that's not an option the best option would be hopeful and impassioned!
Depends on what you're talking about. In fetus development?
Answer:
Setting is important because it helps us visualize where the characters “live” in the stories we read. It's also important because it gives us a head start in understanding the plot and making predictions about events in stories.
