Part a: which option best captures a central theme of the passage?

a
having creative talent is more rewarding than merely being beautiful.
b
painting someone else is more rewarding than painting a self-portrait.
c
artists can be defensive of their work because they anticipate personal criticism.
d
artists can be protective of their work because of their personal investment into it.

Secret in slovakia how does the author's use of foreshadowing in the opening paragraphs affect the passage? a. it creates excitement by revealing the narrator's hopes of receiving part of her great-aunt's estate. b. it creates dread through its vivid descriptions of the house; readers are aware that something terrible has happened within those walls. c. it creates mystery by suggesting that the narrator's view of the house will somehow change as a result of her experiences inside. d. it creates a sense of joy and anticipation by hinting that the narrator will be reconnected with her great-aunt.