In this passage, the author suggests that writers can be limited by the works to which they have been previously
exposed
Which claim from the passage best supports this idea?
1. "They encouraged me, not just to receive the
language passively, but to actively engage it."
(Paragraph 2)
2. "But it was difficult to find or trust my own voice
using only these male models." (Paragraph 3)
3. "The rules were clear: we artists and writers
were to stick to our studios during the day and
come out at night for supper and socializing."
(Paragraph 4)
4. "I sat up in my tower room, waiting for
inspiration." (Paragraph 5)

Sister carrie, chapter ii theodore dreiser how does the author prepare readers for the last full paragraph of this passage? a) the author introduces carrie by showing readers the similarities between carrie and her sister, who is married to a hardworking man. b) the author introduces carrie as the jealous sibling of minnie, who works hard to make carrie feel welcome without upsetting her own marital balance. c) the author introduces carrie as an observant and young woman who notices the routine of her sister and brother-in-law, with whom she is staying. d) the author introduces carrie as a rather selfish and naive young woman who accepts the hospitality of her sister and brother-in-law until she can find a job in the city.