Question

the following question has two parts. first, answer part a. then, answer part b.
part a
which phrase best explains what the author intended by mentioning mr. nilson’s symptoms at
the beginning of paragraph 1?
a to describe how long mr. nilson had not been feeling well
b to give a reason for mr. nilson to walk in the gardens
c to elicit sympathy for mr. nilson from the reader
d to explain why mr. nilson was in a bad mood
part b
which sentence from the text best supports your answer in part a?

Explanation:

Part A:

The author mentions Mr. Nilson's mild physical sensations right before he notices the spring morning and feels positive. None of the other options fit: the text doesn't say he's long unwell, the sensations don't make him walk the gardens, and he's not in a bad mood. The odd, mild discomfort makes the reader feel a small amount of concern for him.

Part B:

The sentence that supports this is "Somewhat concerned, he went to the French window and descended the scrolled iron steps into the fresh air." This shows his mild symptoms lead to a small, relatable reaction that elicits reader sympathy, matching the Part A answer.

Answer:

Part A:

C. to elicit sympathy for Mr. Nilson from the reader

Part B:

"Somewhat concerned, he went to the French window and descended the scrolled iron steps into the fresh air."