Question

read this sentence from paragraph 4.
a poor, thoroughly honest and deserving creature, making a better fight of a against the battles of a cruel world.
what is the impact of the word choice used to describe the woman on the bus?
a the word choice creates sympathy for the woman.
b the word choice expresses tolerance for the woman.
c the word choice highlights the woman’s weaknesses.
d the word choice reveals the woman’s hopelessness.

Explanation:

The descriptive words "poor", "honest and deserving", and framing her as fighting a "bitter fight against the buffets of a cruel world" are crafted to evoke the reader's pity and care for the woman, which is sympathy.

Answer:

A. The word choice creates sympathy for the woman.