Question

why did welty choose to use short sentences and a quick pace in order to make the ending of a visit to charity feel frenzied and panicked?
a. to reflect marians emotional state as she gets away from the old women
b. to prove that the home for old women was not a very nice place to live
c. to explain that marian dislikes old women and is not a kind person
d. to show that marian learned a valuable lesson from her visit with the old ladies

Explanation:

In literature, the use of short sentences and quick pace often mirrors a character's emotional state. In "A Visit to Charity", as Marian leaves the old women, the writing style reflects her inner feelings.

Answer:

A. To reflect Marian's emotional state as she gets away from the old women