How does the author develop the central idea of the article? (A)by describing the background of Ibtihaj Muhammad
(B)by comparing Ibtihaj Muhammad with other Olympic athletes
(C)by listing the struggles Ibtihaj Muhammad had to overcome
(D)by illustrating why Ibtihaj Muhammad chose fencing

Read the excerpt. by my junior year i lived on campus all year round. between sorority life, political activism, boyfriends, and modern dance i couldn't stop moving. i came home for brief visits, but these visits were too awkward without rosalind. the house was profoundly still. mommy stayed in her room. russell didn't talk, let alone look at me. the chess set was still standing there, pieces and all! how does the author's word choice create an ominous tone in this excerpt?