Read the passage below and answer the question. many of g. k. chesterton’s writings are a defense of christianity against its critics. known as "the apostle of common sense," chesterton wielded his favorite weapon, paradox, to devastating effect. his seemingly contradictory statements make timeless truths sound not only fresh but inevitably true, as in this example: "the paradox of courage is that a man must be a little careless of his life even in order to keep it. why is this passage an example of the formalist approach to literary criticism? because it explores how the author’s life influenced his work because it requires a close reading of the author’s language because it traces the influence of earlier authors on this work because the author’s contradictions are easily grasped by the reader

Tori is writing a literary analysis of the novel little women. read the following claim statement she wrote about the story. in little women, louisa may alcott uses figurative language to readers understand the feelings and experiences of the central characters. which quote from the story can tori use as evidence to support her claim? a. “she knew it very well, for it was that beautiful old story of the best life ever lived, and jo felt that it was a true guidebook for any pilgrim going on a long journey.” b. “‘and so nice of annie moffat not to forget her promise. a whole fortnight of fun will be regularly splendid,’ replied jo, looking like a windmill as she folded skirts with her long arms.” c. “‘rather a pleasant year on the whole! ’ said meg, smiling at the fire, and congratulating herself on having treated mr. brooke with dignity.” d. “‘what are you thinking of, beth? ’ asked jo, when amy had her father and told about her ring.”