Which statement below best describes how the author’s choices regarding time and structure help advance a theme of the story? (RL.1, RL.5) * A. The author contrasts George’s sociable nature to Winesburg’s unfriendliness to suggest that George will be happier elsewhere.
B. The author highlights the tension between George and his father by having George experience flashbacks about Winesburg while he rests on the train.
C. The author focuses on the many pleasant things about Winesburg in order to emphasize George’s fear about leaving his home.
D. The author adopts a slow pace with few notable events in order to illuminate how quiet life is for George in a town like Winesburg.