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Which passage from Stephen Crane's "A Great Mistake" contributes to the setting of the story?

A. "His eyes were still fixed upon the vendor."
B. "Elevated trains thundered to the station and the stairway poured people upon the sidewalks."
C. "From the tattered skirt came slowly his small dirty hand."



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Final answer:

The selected passage vividly describes the desolate setting, setting the tone for the story.


Explanation:

The passage from Stephen Crane's 'A Great Mistake' that contributes to the setting of the story is:

'The station at B Street was solitary; no trains passed at this hour; except the distant rag-pickers, not a soul was in sight. The wind blew strong, carrying with it the mingled smell of salt, of tar, of dead seaweed, and of bilge. The sky hung low and brown; at long intervals a few drops of rain fell.'

This passage creates a vivid picture of the desolate, isolated, and atmospheric setting, setting the tone for the story.


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