I am not sure but I think it's c or d. I think the answer is d but I'm not sure so don't take my word for it.
Explicit meaning is created by an author throughout the text by<span> directly conveying meaning within a text. Implicit meaning is created by an author by using </span>specific hints throughout the text.
B. he pauses to listen for voices y because he wants to know who it is
The response offers an effective analysis of the source text and demonstrates an understanding of the analytical task. The response competently evaluates the author’s use of evidence, reasoning, and/or stylistic and persuasive elements, and/or feature(s) of the student’s own choosing. The response contains relevant and sufficient support for claim(s) or point(s) made. The response focuses primarily on those features of the text that are most relevant to addressing the task.
The response is mostly cohesive and demonstrates effective use and control of language. The response includes a central claim or implicit controlling idea. The response includes an effective introduction and conclusion. The response demonstrates a clear progression of ideas both within paragraphs and throughout the essay. The response has variety in sentence structures. The response demonstrates some precise word choice. The response maintains a formal style and objective tone. The response shows a good control of the conventions of standard written English and is free of significant errors that detract from the quality of writing.
Answer:
B. Oftentimes, our family travels to monuments and museums.
Explanation:
Oxymoron is a figure of speech in which contradictory words are placed in the same sentence. These contradictory or opposite ideas bring a literary effect and helps the writer present the ideas more exclusively.
The sentence in option (b) presents an example of an oxymoron. The words that present the opposite or contradicting ideas are 'often' and 'times'. The family here travels to monuments and museums 'oftentimes' that brings the meaning of 'often' and 'times'.
