Okay, I have a slight hunch about what story this is (To Build a Fire by Jack London?) and if so, then D
The presidential election of 1876 led to the end of Reconstruction. Samuel Tilden outpolled Rutherford Hayes to win the popular vote. Tilden had 184 electoral votes to Hayes' 165 and 20 votes were uncounted. These 20 electoral votes were in dispute: in Florida, Louisiana, and South Carolina. Each party reported its candidate had won the state, while in Oregon one elector was declared illegal and replaced. The 20 disputed electoral votes were eventually awarded to Hayes after a bitter legal and political battle. This gave Hayes the victory.
Answer:
A). A man who aimed to please his pregnant wife.
Explanation:
'Word-choice' plays a crucial role in conveying the intended meaning by providing vivid details and descriptions that assist in creating the desired tone and effect in order to elicit the intended response from the audience.
In the given excerpt, the words 'a man who aimed to please his pregnant wife' is backing the idea that the man was highly concerned and dedicated to his pregnant wife. His sole aim was to gratify her at any cost and thus, he has devoted all his care and attention to her. This word-choice not only backs the idea but validates the claim that he was a caring, affectionate, and faithful husband effectively to the audience. Thus, <u>option A</u> is the correct answer.
I do believe it is more of a "p" sound in the final two lines. Hope this helps!
