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question 14 of 20
read this excerpt from \gravity\ by judith ortiz cofer:
seeing the way she held on to him, and how he placed his lips on her tear - streaked face as if to absorb her grief, i felt a need awakening in me, a sort of hunger to connect with someone of my own. one minute into the new year—the beginning of the year of my revolution—and it had nothing to do with the times, but with times only gift to us: the love that binds us, its gravitational pull.
which statement best describes the intended aesthetic impact of this excerpt?
a. by describing elenitas reaction to her parents embrace, the author shows how wrong she was toward them.
b. by describing the love between elenitas parents, the author emphasizes its triumph over petty differences, leaving the reader inspired.
c. by referring to elenitas revolution, the author shows that she hasnt changed from the beginning of the story, leaving the reader disappointed.
d. by expressing her need to connect with someone, the author reinforces the theme of the loneliness in times of crisis.

Explanation:

The excerpt focuses on the love between Elenita's parents and how it is a powerful force, like a gravitational pull. This description is likely meant to inspire the reader about the triumph of love over differences. Option A is incorrect as there's no indication Elenita was wrong. Option C is wrong since there's no evidence of lack of change. Option D misinterprets the focus which is on love, not loneliness.

Answer:

B. By describing the love between Elenita's parents, the author emphasizes its triumph over petty differences, leaving the reader inspired.