The correct answer is A. Exposition
Explanation:
In this section of the story, the narrator and main character David Copperfield focuses on providing information about himself including a description of the day he was born and his "gifts". This shows the purpose of this excerpt is to introduce the main character to the reader as well as the general context of the story. These features belong to the exposition of the story, which is the first section of the story that introduces basic elements such as context, main characters, background information, etc.
Answer:
Ellis Island welcomed many new immigrants to the United States.
Explanation:
Ellis Island is an island in the Port of New York and New Jersey at the mouth of the Hudson River. During the late 1800s and early 1900s, the port on the island was the arrival point for many of the immigrants who came to the United States. Individuals with chronic illnesses or who showed signs of fatal illness were denied entry and were allowed to return. Many of these immigrants settled during their first years in New York and northern New Jersey. The port was opened January 1, 1892 and closed November 29, 1954. Over the years, 12 million immigrants passed the port, but 2% were not allowed to enter the United States and were sent home.
The island got its name after a Samuel Ellis, who owned the island in the 1770s. However, it came into state ownership in the early 1800s.
