How does connotation affect symbolism and metaphor?

Which statement is general rather than specific? a) "marian anderson was one of my favorite singers." b) "next thing you know, everything changed for marian." c) "she was born in philadelphia, the oldest of three girls." d) "marian's remarkable life story was an inspiration to me."

Identify how chekhov’s background and beliefs may have influenced his short story “the bet”.

Which sentence from the article best supports the statement above