As I glanced at the long chain of tables, I caught the eyes of a paleface woman upon me. Immediately I dropped my eyes, wondering why I was so keenly watched by the strange woman. The man ceased his mutterings, and then a third bell was tapped. Everyone picked up his knife and fork and began eating. I began crying instead, for by this time I was afraid to venture anything more.
Which element of narrative structure is most prominently featured in this passage from Zitkala- Sa's American Indian Stories?
a) Point of view to show the perspectives of multiple narrators.
b) Personification to explain the actions of the people in the story.
c) Scene setting to establish the context of the story.
d) Conflict to drive the story forward and hold the reader's attention.