Question

1. lines 47 through 52 contribute to a central idea by depicting aunt georgianas

a. concern for daily responsibilities.
b. desire for cultural experiences.
c. fear of future separations.
d. fixation on painful memories.

1. the author’s choice of how to end the story (lines 73 through 78) places emphasis on aunt georgianas

a. bleak future.
b. unusual lifestyle.
c. domestic skills.
d. hostile attitude.

Explanation:

Question 8

To solve this, we analyze the context of Aunt Georgiana in lines 47 - 52. Typically, in the story (e.g., "A Wagner Matinee"), Aunt Georgiana's character shows a longing for cultural experiences (like music, art) after being isolated in a rural, non - cultural setting. Option A is incorrect as her focus isn't daily responsibilities here. Option C about fear of separations doesn't align with the lines' focus. Option D about painful memories is wrong as the depiction is about a yearning for culture, not fixation on pain. So the correct answer is B.

Looking at the ending (lines 73 - 78) of "A Wagner Matinee", Aunt Georgiana has to return to her bleak, isolated rural life after the cultural experience. Option B is wrong as her lifestyle is not the emphasis of the ending. Option C about domestic skills is not the focus. Option D about hostile attitude is incorrect. The ending emphasizes her bleak future back in the harsh rural environment. So the correct answer is A.

Answer:

B. desire for cultural experiences.

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