What is one way in which Elenita's mother in "Gravity" tries to express her expectations for her daughter?

A. she ScoldsHer Daughter For Refusing To Attend The New Years Party

B. She Forbids Her From Dating Gerald, A Boy From School

C. She Leaves A Mess In The Kitchen For Her Daughter To Clean Up

D. She Mentions The Green Taffeta Dress Hanging In Elenita’s Closet

D.

Explanation:

'Gravity' is a short story written by Judith Ortiz Cofer.

In the story, Elenita is a young and independent girl. There's a conflict between her parents, where her mother wants to move to Puerto Rico, her father was admant on staying in the United States. The readers also observe that that Elenita's mother have certain expectations from her such as how should she act and what should she wear.

The one way her mother tries to convey her expectations for Elenita is by mentioning that the Green Taffeta Dress is hanging in Elenita's closet and she should wear that dress in the party.

Therefore, option D is correct.

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