Question

Read this passage from "The Chrysanthemums"

Elisa's pride in her garden is revealed in the way she cares for her chrysanthemums. She's totally willing to get her hands dirty. Even her interactions with her husband and the stranger show that she considers her garden to be one of the most important things in her world.

Which revision best maintains an academic style throughout?

A. Elisa's awesome chrysanthemums show that she is totally proud of her garden. She's totally willing to get her hands dirty. Even her interactions with her husband and the stranger show that she considers her garden to be one of the most important things in her world.

B. Elisa's pride in her garden is revealed in the way she cares for her chrysanthemums. She is willing to soil her hands to make sure her flowers grow strong and beautiful. Even her interactions with her husband and the stranger show that she considers her garden to be one of the most important things in her world.

C. Elisa's pride in her garden is revealed in the way she cares for her chrysanthemums. She's totally willing to get her hands dirty. Even her interactions with her husband and the stranger show that she considers her garden to be one of the most important things in her world.

D. Elisa's pride in her garden is revealed in the way she cares for her chrysanthemums. She's totally willing to get her hands dirty. Even her husband and the stranger think her flowers are really amazing.

Answer 1

B) Elisa's pride in her garden is revealed in the way she cares for her chrysanthemums. She is willing to soil her hands to make sure her flowers grow strong and beautiful. Even her interactions with her husband and the stranger show that she considers her garden to be one of the most important things in her world.

Step-by-step explanation:

The protagonist, Elisa, in John Steinbeck's short tale "The Chrysanthemums," is presented as a content housewife who takes pride in her work on her husband's ranch. She takes great pride in her garden, especially the chrysanthemums.