Question

1. which detail from the beginning of "the chrysanthemums" foreshadows elisa's feelings of being trapped? a. the setting feels isolated and closed in. b. the ranch house seems dirty and unkempt. c. the fences surrounding the farm are broken. d. the chrysanthemums are well cared for.

Answer 1

The detail from the beginning of "The Chrysanthemums" that foreshadows Elisa's feelings of being trapped is the settings feels isolated and closed in. The correct answer would be option A. When we say foreshadows, this means a signal or a warning about something that is going to happen next. Option A gives a warning about Elisa's feelings being trapped.