Trifles: The Rise of Modern Feminism on the Stage, Part 2
Question 3 of 23 • CA-Common Core English Language Arts 11 A Credit Recovery 5 Credits
Read the excerpt from part one of Trifles.COUNTY ATTORNEY (with the gallantry of a young politician).Which best describes the effect of the word “gallantry” in this excerpt?
Answer
A
It creates the setting by hinting at a period in time when men were more inclined to treat women with respect.
B
It develops the conflict by creating tension as the other men in the story realize the County Attorney actually sympathizes with women.
C
It enhances the theme of the story by showing that some men are capable of treating women with respect, even if it does not seem so.
D
It characterizes the County Attorney as someone desirous of showing respect to women, even if he does not mean it.
<i>Trifles</i>: The Rise of Modern Feminism on the Stage, Part 2 - Question 3 | CA-Common Core English Language Arts 11 A Credit Recovery 5 Credits | Revolt