7. Part A Which answer choice best restates the main theme of “The Last Leaf”? a. A person’s beliefs, even if false, are a powerful force in shaping that person’s fate. b. Whatever happens to a person in life, good or bad, is determined by fate. c. Art is an illusion, however beautiful, that is created out of people’s fear of death. d. An appreciation of art, wherever it appears, helps define a truly civilized life.

"everyday

use" was written by alice walker. this is a story about two sisters, dee

and maggie wanting to have the handmade quilt. maggie wants to use the thing

for its purpose, while dee appreciates it for being “her heritage”.   the quilt represents family heritage. it was

believed that only dedication and years of hard work can represent a  quilt. 

mama decided to give

the quilts to her less fortunate daughter, maggie because she believed that dee

could not hold the true meaning of their family heritage and   that she would not use the quilts for their

purpose. however, dee believed that maggie can’t appreciate the quilts just as

how she sees them, and she thought that the quilt will be put to “everyday use”

by maggie and within 5 years or so, the quilt will turn into a rag. in the story, dee strongly believed that maggie do not deserve the quilts.

explanation:

have a great day!

what are your options ?

i would say years or cherry blossoms

i believe the correct answer is a