D) would be the most appropriate choice. Have a wonderful day!:)
Considering the prior statement: "Examine the excerpt below and respond to the question. PARRIS, directly: Abigail, have you given me any other reasons for your dismissal from the Proctor household? I've been informed, and I share this with you as I heard it, that she seldom attends church this year as she refuses to be near what is tainted. What does that comment imply? The impact of this interaction in The Crucible is that ____.
A) Parris started to question the rumors about Abigail
B) Parris started to trust the rumors regarding Abigail
C) Abigail began to falsely accuse others
D) Abigail started to admit her false accusations"
The answer is: A.
The tone of the initial line of dialogue until "Gettysburg" is reassuring, and it utilizes punctuation as a clue. The tone best suited for reading the word "bang" is excited.
Metaphor
As revealed in the narrative, the misfit was not actually buried alive. This phrase occupies a section of the story where he recounts his ordeal and attempts to illustrate the extreme discomfort he faced in the penitentiary. He employs a metaphor, likening his experience there to being buried alive. A key insight to maintain during your readings and analysis of literary works is that whenever there are comparisons that are not literally true, it is likely you are encountering figurative language—specifically a metaphor.
