(B) persistent...irritated
Listening to a story can affect understanding dramatically. There are several ways it can do this:
The emphasis put on particular words, phrases, or sentences can point out something or illustrate something that a reader may not have noticed.
When different intonations are used for different characters it can reveal in more depth a character's emotions.
The speed at which particular passages or dialogue is read can affect the way a listener visualizes the action.
Using accent correctly can help a listener understand or interpret the way a non-native speaker views the world, or can reveal what particular words are meant to sound like.
When writing your response, keep these things in mind.
