Question

how does the authors description of the great carbuncle in paragraphs 12 - 16 support the overall meaning of the story? a. by highlighting how much money the great carbuncle is worth b. by emphasizing the overwhelming brilliance of the great carbuncle c. by showing matthew and hannah that the great carbuncle is an ordinary gem d. by suggesting that matthew and hannah fear the power of the great carbuncle

Explanation:

Typically in literature, descriptions of a precious or special object like the Great Carbuncle often focus on its remarkable qualities to enhance the story's allure and meaning. Emphasizing its brilliance would likely draw readers in and add to the overall fantastical or important - nature of the story element. Highlighting value might be secondary, and suggesting it's ordinary or that characters fear it are less common ways to support overall story meaning in this context.

Answer:

B. by emphasizing the overwhelming brilliance of the Great Carbuncle