Studying etymology in literature helps the reader?

A. become a better speller
B. understand the nuances of words in stories and poems
C. learn to write poetry
D. differentiate types of figurative language

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the tale of “aunty misery” written by judith ortiz cofer , is a folk tale about an old woman who earns immortality by tricking death . the cost of immortality however, is that her life will stay the same. from this tale it becomes clear that death is a necessary evil and is inevitable in life.  

question: which theme is found in the tale of "aunty misery? ”

answer: a. death may not seem friendly, but he should be treated kindly.