How does the narrators’ repetition of the phrase “My favorite…” at the beginning of every paragraph impact the meaning and tone of the text? A. It reinforces the grandmother’s fascination with the talkative narrator.

B. It contributes to the grandmother’s interest in spending time with her grandchild.

C. It reveals the narrator’s love of animals through mentioning the horse, dog, and rabbit.

D. It supports how the narrator is able to find beauty and joy in simple things and experiences.

i think its D. It supports how the narrator is able to find beauty and joy in simple things and experiences.

Explanation:

by 1890, the united states had by far the world's most productive economy. american industry produced twice as much as its closest competitor--britain. but the united states was not a great military or diplomatic power. its army numbered less than 30,000 troops, and its navy had only about 10,000 seamen. britain's army was five times the size of its american counterpart, and its navy was ten times bigger. the united states' military was small because the country was situated between two large oceans and was surrounded by weak or friendly nations. it faced no serious military threats and had little interest in asserting military power overseas.

c.) the country needed a stronger central government.