Question

Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this narrative.

Answer 1

Answer:

The Correct Awnser is D "Cork hats and newspapers of more than eight pages were invented for the rain."

Explanation:

You can cross off A B C cause They all start with a serious tone of stating somthing such as a fact or telling someone something other then d using a comical tone by saying Cork hats and newspapers of more than eight pages were invented for the rain

Answer 2

The quote "Cork hats and newspapers of more than eight pages were invented for the rain." most demonstrates that the author is using a comical tone because when an umbrella is not readily available, one finds themselves using any other common object to shield themselves from the rain and this is a very common occurrence!