Question

which one of these excerpts from mark twains life on the mississippi best shows that the story is told by a subjective narrator?
a. the crew are grouped on the forecastle.
b. the ministers son became an engineer.
c. this fellow had... an ignorant silver watch and a showy brass watch chain.
d. the boiler deck, the hurricane deck, and the texas deck are fenced and ornamented with clean white railings.

Explanation:

A subjective narrator includes personal opinions and interpretations. In option C, the words "ignorant" (to describe the watch) and "showy" (for the watch - chain) are subjective adjectives that reflect the narrator's personal judgment and perspective. Options A, B, and D are more objective descriptions of facts (grouping of crew, a son's career, and deck - related details) without such personal evaluative terms.

Answer:

C. This fellow had... an ignorant silver watch and a showy brass watch chain.