In the story, The clay horse, Which of these statements best describes the difference in how Melantha and Demetrius view the preparations for the festival? Answer choices for the above question

Demetrius treats the preparations for the festival playfully, while Melantha recognizes the serious aspects of the occasion.

Demetrius focuses on the cat during festival preparations, while Melantha wishes that she could avoid giving up her toys.

Demetrius looks forward to the festival preparations, while Melantha feels more anxious than excited about the occasion.

Demetrius thinks the festival preparations are taking too long, while Melantha wants her last few moments with her toys to last.

the awnser is B

Explanation:

the illustration   that would give a reader a clear understanding of the text is a picture of men constructing the frame of a building.the frame is made of iron bars. the text describes the job of blacksmiths'. these were very organised and they had different names: "the driver" and "the heater". the text describes the way in which these men worked ; they worked iron pieces as if they were playing a sport. in fact, the text wants to show the men's skills. the text also puts some emphasis on the use of '' rivets'' in construction. this kind of nails were not always used in the construction of manhattan.

some examples:

"and with an underhand toss he hurled the smoking rivet straight at the catcher, who caught it in mid-air in his catching can." men's skills

"when the driver was ready for a new " the emphasis on the rivet ( special nail used in construction).

" it against a beam to remove any cinders, and jammed it into the waiting hole. " the emphasis on the rivet.