I think it c because it is almost always right like I'm positive like an electron (=/)
By telling how Rinko's mother goes to clean house for Mrs. ... Like the author, Rinko knows why a letter from Japan might upset a family member. Like the author, Rinko wishes she were better at reading Japanese writing.
Answer:
A to indicate the length of time to arrive at a destination
D:comforting
I used the process of elimination.
it cant be burdensome because that means bothersome
it cant be explanatory because reassurance is a feeling of saftey
it cant be emapathy because thats relating to someone
its comforting because when you are comftorable you are safe and when you reassured you feel safe
