In paragraph 5, babbitt is described as "not fat but . . exceedingly well fed" and "extremely married and unromantic." how do the author's choice of phrases affect the meaning?

a
the adverbs in each phrase demonstrate that everything babbitt does is done to the extreme degree.

b
the contrasts in each phrase suggest an impression of babbitt that is unappealing and uninteresting.

c
the contrasting words to depict babbitt as a man who is worthy of admiration but not of respect.

d
the phrases serve as a means of revealing what an abundant life babbitt has experienced so far.

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Explanation:

A  

B  

C  

Explanation:

of admiration but not of respect.

D  

The phrases serve as a means of revealing what an abundant life Babbitt has experienced so far.

In paragraph 5, Babbitt is described as "not fat but . . . exceedingly well fed" and "extremely married and unromantic." How do the author's choice of phrases affect the meaning?

A  

The adverbs in each phrase demonstrate that everything Babbitt does is done to the extreme degree.

B  

The contrasts in each phrase suggest an impression of Babbitt that is unappealing and uninteresting.

C  

The contrasting words help to depict Babbitt as a man who is worthy of  

Explanation:

i think the answer is c