Read the passage.

Novels, poetry, and drama are all genres, or types, of literature. These genres can reveal important insights about
human nature, as well as protest injustices in the world or make social criticisms. The authors of literary pieces use
characters, setting, and plot to analyze themes such as love, maturity, and death.

The author's use of vocabulary in this passage helps to (———————)
literature.
FILL IN THE BLANK:)
A. persuade the reader to write
B. inform the reader about
C. criticize the elements of
D. express feelings or attitude about