PART A: How do paragraphs 23-25 contribute to the development of ideas in the text? A They prove that African chieftains morally approved of slavery. B They prove that the British were not fully committed to eradicating slavery.

C They point out that slavery had become an important part of Africa’s economy.

D They argue that the Western World was more influential than Britain.

it is the background information on the characters and setting explained at the beginning of the story. the exposition will often have information about events that happened before the story began. the exposition is often the very first part of the plot.

b and d

explanation:

at the beginning of the story, elisa just has the small idea of wanting more attention, but as the story progressed, her desire for more attention grew larger. before she talked to the man with the wagon she was just focused on her chrysanthemums but when she talked to him and got some attention she enjoyed it, so she decided to get all dolled up for henry. but when they were on the way to dinner she was so upset because she saw the flowers on the side of the road and realized the man didn't take interest in her like she thought.