“It the tree was connected with a tragical story....” probably wrong but seems pretty right to me
The answer is C. because A and D are in the exposition of the poem. and B is the last sentence, serving as a most unsettling resolution.
C. "<span>I took from my waistcoat-pocket a pen-knife, opened it, grasped the poor beast by the throat, and deliberately cut one of its eyes from the socket!" is the best example of rising action in "The Black Cat" of the choices given.</span>
John Muir makes an effective argument for saving the redwoods. He appeals to logic by giving evidence about the destruction. He seems very credible because he knows about the history of individual trees. Finally, he makes readers want to save the trees by using strong emotional language throughout.
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