Read the following story summary:
A woman inherits an old mansion that has not been lived
in for 100 years. The first night, she hears mysterious
noises coming from the attic. Upon waking, she sees that
everything that was on the floor the previous night is now
stuck to the ceiling. She decides to investigate further.
Which possible outcome is most clearly determined by the story's setting?
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A. The woman will learn that she has extremely vivid dreams.
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B. The woman will find a supernatural explanation for the events.
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C. The woman will sell the house to another family.
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D. The woman will never be allowed to leave the house.

Read the excerpt from “take the tortillas out of your poetry.” i do not believe we should have to leave out the crucial elements of our language and culture to contribute to american literature, but, unfortunately, this is a conclusion i am forced to reach. i have been writing for a quarter century, and have been a published author for eighteen years. as a writer, i was part of the chicano movement which created a new literature in this country. which type of rhetoric is used most in the excerpt to convince readers that anaya’s conclusion is accurate? an appeal based on emotion an appeal based on logic an appeal based on the author’s character an appeal based on the author’s feelings