How does Leo Tolstoy's use of fiction as a literary form influence the meaning of
the passage?
A. It allows Tolstoy to present little-known facts about life in
Russia.
D
B. It allows Tolstoy to use emotional appeals to support an
argument.
D
C. It allows Tolstoy to describe his own experiences.
D. It allows Tolstoy to present the innermost thoughts of the main
characters.

Leo Tolstoy's use of fiction as a literary form influenced the meaning of the passage in this way:

D. It allows Tolstoy to present the innermost thoughts of the main

characters.

Explanation:

Fiction is a type of literature that is created from one's imagination, which may or may not be based on facts or real life events.

Fiction can be subdivided into literary fiction and popular fiction.  Literary fiction aims to hold up a mirror to the human condition, and the plot is less important.   Popular fiction aims to entertain, to thrill, to comfort, and tends to be driven by the plot, as the author tries to make many things to happen.

as for symbolic actions, the narrator's tearing down the wallpaper in an attempt to find the "woman" in the wallpaper represents her struggle to retain or regain her sanity.   the wallpaper has been part of her confinement and by her tearing it down, she is freeing herself from that confinement.

your answer is b. "with strong wording encouraging readers to take action."