Question

To understand the historical/biographical dimensions of "Everyday Use," it helps to know that

a. Alice Walker was herself the daughter of Southern sharecroppers
b. Walker was deserted by her older, educated sister, Mollie
c. The 1970s, when the story was written, were a time of black nationalism
d. all of the above

Answer 1

Alice Walker, the author of "Everyday Use," was the daughter of Southern sharecroppers, which is an important biographical detail to consider in understanding the historical context of the story. Option a

Step-by-step explanation:

Alice Walker, the author of "Everyday Use," was herself the daughter of Southern sharecroppers. This biographical detail is important in understanding the historical context of the story and the themes it explores. Walker's upbringing in rural Georgia and her parents' emphasis on education influenced her writing and the portrayal of characters in the story.

The other options, including Walker being deserted by her older sister and the 1970s being a time of black nationalism, are not accurate references to the historical/biographical dimensions of the story. Option a