“Well that’s sculpture, making a ’74 Toyota look like a ’63 Corvette, only I didn’t think of it that way... I was doing good work, and I was making good money.

A. to prepare the reader for a change in topic.
B. to show Ramirez’s pride in discussing his work.
C. to show that words were omitted from the quoted passage.
D. to suggest that what follows it is less important than what precedes it.

This one is tricky. I at first thought A was the right answer, but changing the topic would make something a new paragraph I thought. So answer B looked better.

What's the question?

Oops, What is the purpose of the elipsis (...)

To determine the correct answer, we need to analyze the given passage. In this passage, Ramirez talks about his work of sculpting a ’74 Toyota to resemble a ’63 Corvette and how he didn't consider it in that way initially. He mentions that he was doing good work and making good money.

Now, let's evaluate each option to see which one best fits the purpose of the statement:

A. To prepare the reader for a change in topic: This option suggests that the statement is used to signal a shift to a different subject. However, there is no indication that the topic is about to change in the passage. Therefore, option A is unlikely to be the correct answer.

B. To show Ramirez's pride in discussing his work: This option suggests that the statement reflects Ramirez's expression of pride in talking about his work. As Ramirez mentions both the quality of his work and his monetary success, it can be inferred that he takes pride in what he has achieved. This aligns with the statement, making option B a plausible answer.

C. To show that words were omitted from the quoted passage: This option implies that some words or information were left out from the quoted passage. However, there is no evidence to suggest any omissions, making option C less likely to be the correct answer.

D. To suggest that what follows it is less important than what precedes it: This option suggests that the statement indicates a change in importance or priority. However, there is no indication that what follows the statement is less important. Therefore, option D is less likely to be the correct answer.

Considering the options, option B appears to be the best fit. The statement emphasizes Ramirez's pride in discussing his work, specifically mentioning the quality and financial success he attained. Therefore, the correct answer is B - to show Ramirez's pride in discussing his work.