Question

1. lines 36 through 38 develop a central theme by

a. recalling the husbands generosity in supporting the narrator’s music lessons.
b. suggesting that the narrator resented his music lessons.
c. emphasizing the role of discipline in developing aunt georgiana’s musical talent.
d. implying that aunt georgiana missed having music in her life.

1. in line 39, when the narrator states that he \understood why,\ he is implying that his aunt georgiana

a. knew little about current musical trends.
b. avoided talking about his musical skills.
c. realized what she has given up.
d. needed some recognition of her ability.

Explanation:

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To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The lines (36 - 38) are about Aunt Georgiana, not the narrator's husband's support for narrator's music lessons. Eliminate A.
• Option B: The lines don't suggest the narrator resented music lessons; focus is on Aunt Georgiana. Eliminate B.
• Option C: The lines don't emphasize discipline in developing Aunt Georgiana's talent. Eliminate C.
• Option D: The context (likely from "A Wagner Matinee") shows Aunt Georgiana's life without music, and lines 36 - 38 imply she missed music. This fits.

Analyzing each option for line 39 (from "A Wagner Matinee"):

• Option A: The "understood why" isn't about musical trends. Eliminate A.
• Option B: No mention of avoiding talking about musical skills. Eliminate B.
• Option C: Aunt Georgiana gave up her musical life, and the narrator's "understood why" relates to her realizing what she gave up. This is consistent.
• Option D: The line isn't about needing recognition of ability. Eliminate D.

Answer:

D. implying that Aunt Georgiana missed having music in her life.

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