When nearing the end of a story, readers should pay attention to

where and when the story takes place.
how the characters have changed.
why the characters are struggling.
which events move the story forward.

answer:

how the characters have changed

b. his ability to use formal language to stress strong feelings

major league baseball

explanation:

jack roosevelt robinson broke the color barrier in major league baseball.as he was the first african american to play in the major leagues, jackie robinson became the target of racial abuse. jackie robinson is referring to the historic event, harlem riot.