The answer is the first one.
In "Writers often disavow the notion of a 'literary duty'" the author conveys a somewhat condescending attitude, as if they would always follow this and set aside anyone who said otherwise. This attitude says the author is looking down on them, and that the author believes that many authors do not meet their standards.
Another answer I would consider is "...writers ruined by their shrill commitments." However, there is no context or clear tone. The author could be mournful of the lost potential for all we know.
In this sentence, the deer is the direct object. This is because the deer is the recipient of the action of a transitive verb.
Answer:
For me it would be option choice C
Explanation:
choice A would not fit because that would be more in the middle
choice B would be more of a hook
choice D would be in the middle too
sorry if its wrong just trying to help <3
He or she would give an example.