Which sentence is the most subjective summary of a story?
a. despite the men's initial distrust of one another, the trials they endure together lead to a strong friendship.
b. the setting of the novel is new york at the turn of the nineteenth century.
c. although it was criticized at the time for its portrayal of the south, the novel has gained popularity long after the author's death.
d. her reactions to others suggest that the protagonist is a strong and self-assured young woman.

the illustration   that would give a reader a clear understanding of the text is a picture of men constructing the frame of a building.the frame is made of iron bars. the text describes the job of blacksmiths'. these were very organised and they had different names: "the driver" and "the heater". the text describes the way in which these men worked ; they worked iron pieces as if they were playing a sport. in fact, the text wants to show the men's skills. the text also puts some emphasis on the use of '' rivets'' in construction. this kind of nails were not always used in the construction of manhattan.

some examples:

"and with an underhand toss he hurled the smoking rivet straight at the catcher, who caught it in mid-air in his catching can." men's skills

"when the driver was ready for a new " the emphasis on the rivet ( special nail used in construction).

" it against a beam to remove any cinders, and jammed it into the waiting hole. " the emphasis on the rivet.