Question

Read the excerpt from "A Pair of Silk Stockings."

She sat herself upon a revolving stool before a counter that was comparatively deserted, trying to gather strength and courage to charge through an eager multitude that was besieging breastworks of shirting and figured lawn. An all-gone limp feeling had come over her and she rested her hand aimlessly upon the counter.

Which best explains why the author chose the words “comparatively deserted” to describe the counter where Mrs. Sommers sits?
to help the reader understand Mrs. Sommers’ determination to secure objects selling below cost
to help the reader visualize Mrs. Sommers setting herself apart from the more crowded bargain area of the store
to help the reader visualize Mrs. Sommers elbowing her way through the other bargain shoppers
to help the reader understand Mrs. Sommers’ forgetfulness while preparing herself for her shopping outing

Answer 1

the answer is to help the reader visualize Mrs. Sommers setting herself apart from the more crowded bargain area of the store

the example, : "She sat herself upon a revolving stool before a counter that was comparatively deserted"

Answer 2

Answer: B) to help the reader visualize Mrs. Sommers setting herself apart from the more crowded bargain area of the store.

Step-by-step explanation: In the given excerpt from "A Pair of Silk Stockings" we can see the description of how Mrs. Sommers sat before a counter, to rest and gain strength and courage to confront the multitude again. The author uses the expression "comparatively deserted" to describe the counter where Mrs. Sommers sits to help the reader visualize Mrs. Sommers setting herself apart from the more crowded bargain area of the store, the counter where she seats is empty, compared to the rest of the store.