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Which piece of evidence best reveals how Elijah's words contribute to Joe's death?
A. "Looka theah, folkses!" cried Elijah Mosley, slapping his leg gleefully. "Theah they go, big as life an' brassy as tacks." (Paragraph 2)
B. "He rides that log down at the saw-mill jus' like he struts 'round wid another man's wife — jus' don't give a kitty." (Paragraph 5)
C. "Talkin' like a man, Joe. Course that's yo' fambly affairs, but Ah like to see grit in anybody." (Paragraph 16)
D. "Aw, Ah doan't know. You never kin tell. He might turn him up an' spank him fur gettin' in the way, but Spunk wouldn't shoot no unarmed man." (Paragraph 22)
A. "Looka theah, folkses!" cried Elijah Mosley, slapping his leg gleefully. "Theah they go, big as life an' brassy as tacks." (Paragraph 2)
B. "He rides that log down at the saw-mill jus' like he struts 'round wid another man's wife — jus' don't give a kitty." (Paragraph 5)
C. "Talkin' like a man, Joe. Course that's yo' fambly affairs, but Ah like to see grit in anybody." (Paragraph 16)
D. "Aw, Ah doan't know. You never kin tell. He might turn him up an' spank him fur gettin' in the way, but Spunk wouldn't shoot no unarmed man." (Paragraph 22)
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To determine which piece of evidence best reveals how Elijah's words contribute to Joe's death, we need to consider the context and implications of each option.
A. "Looka theah, folkses!"... - This statement shows Elijah's excitement but does not indicate a direct contribution to Joe's situation or death.
B. "He rides that log down at the saw-mill jus' like he struts 'round wid another man's wife — jus' don't give a kitty." - This reflects Joe's reckless behavior and may imply a certain arrogance, but it does not directly connect Elijah's words to Joe's death.
C. "Talkin' like a man, Joe. Course that's yo' fambly affairs, but Ah like to see grit in anybody." - This can be seen as encouragement from Elijah, suggesting that Joe is brave. This encouragement may lead Joe to take risks that could contribute to his death.
D. "Aw, Ah doan't know. You never kin tell. He might turn him up an' spank him fur gettin' in the way, but Spunk wouldn't shoot no unarmed man." - This statement offers speculation about the potential for violence but ultimately downplays the likelihood of serious harm.
The best answer is C. Elijah's encouragement of Joe's "grit" may influence Joe to act recklessly or bravely, contributing to the circumstances that lead to his death.
A. "Looka theah, folkses!"... - This statement shows Elijah's excitement but does not indicate a direct contribution to Joe's situation or death.
B. "He rides that log down at the saw-mill jus' like he struts 'round wid another man's wife — jus' don't give a kitty." - This reflects Joe's reckless behavior and may imply a certain arrogance, but it does not directly connect Elijah's words to Joe's death.
C. "Talkin' like a man, Joe. Course that's yo' fambly affairs, but Ah like to see grit in anybody." - This can be seen as encouragement from Elijah, suggesting that Joe is brave. This encouragement may lead Joe to take risks that could contribute to his death.
D. "Aw, Ah doan't know. You never kin tell. He might turn him up an' spank him fur gettin' in the way, but Spunk wouldn't shoot no unarmed man." - This statement offers speculation about the potential for violence but ultimately downplays the likelihood of serious harm.
The best answer is C. Elijah's encouragement of Joe's "grit" may influence Joe to act recklessly or bravely, contributing to the circumstances that lead to his death.