It means having luster shinning which means his smile was shining
Answer: A. Elenita versus the music of her parents' homeland.
Explanation: in literature, a conflict is a struggle between opposite forces, usually between a character (the main character or a very important one) and himself (internal conflict), society or another character (external conflict). In the given excerpt from Gravity by Judith Ortiz Cofer we can see an example of an external conflict between a character (Elenita) and the music of her parents' homeland, which her mother used to listen to in the evenings.
Its like trying to talk your way out of something
Wilson was irritated with the pilot because he deliberately ignored his warnings.
<h3>What did Wilson warn the pilot?</h3>
- The plane was being sabotaged.
- A man was ripping the engine plates.
- Everyone was in danger.
As much as Wilson warned about the man who was damaging the plane's engine, he was ignored by the pilot who acted as if Wilson was crazy or trying to scare the passengers. This provoked Wilson's ire.
This kind of behavior indirectly characterizes Wilson, as it shows how much he dislikes being ignored or discredited.
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