How does the author’s overall word choice in the reading support her perspective?

a. the author uses rhetorical devices and rhetorical questions to emphasize the perspective that women were steadily gaining equal rights.

b. the author chiefly uses imagery and irony to the reader visualize the various opportunities explored by women playwrights long ago.

c. the author frequently changes from words with positive connotations to words with negative connotations to portray a balanced view of women in society.

d. the author chooses words with positive connotations to describe the gifts of women writers, and negative words to discuss the lack of opportunities and rights for women.