Which narrative element is used in this excerpt from theodore dreiser’s short story “peter”?

I would say that the narrative element used in this excerpt from Theodore Dreiser's short story "Peter" is A) this excerpt shows the writer's use of figurative language to hold the reader's attention. 
I would choose this answer simply because the other ones seem incorrect - he doesn't develop Peter's character here. There are no flashbacks. And there is no conflict

Redo your work? i’m not sure of what the answers

There is nothing inherently wrong with being gay. speaking generally, opposition to gays are usually judged on people's moral basis whether it be religion, experience or other factors. to conclude, there is no objective answer to this question only subjective ones that rely on people's idea of what is right and wrong.