Everyone in class wanted the Literature teacher to … the point of view of the … .

Analyze the question: This is a spelling and vocabulary question. You must pick the pair of words that are correctly spelled and fit the meaning of the sentence.

Explain the concepts:

1. expatiate (verb) means to speak or write at length or in detail about a subject. It is usually followed by "on" (e.g. "expatiate on a topic"). The correct spelling is e-x-p-a-t-i-a-t-e. • "Expantiate" (with an extra n) is a misspelling, so B and D are wrong.

2. playwright means a person who writes plays (a dramatist). The "-wright" ending comes from an old English word for a maker or builder (like shipwright or wheelwright). • "Playwriter" (A) and "playwrite" (D) are not the standard spellings.

Step-by-step solution:

• Option A: expatiate / playwriter. The first word is right, but "playwriter" is wrong. ❌
• Option B: expantiate / playwright. The first word is misspelt. ❌
• Option C: expatiate / playwright. Both words are correctly spelt and fit the context. ✅
• Option D: expantiate / playwrite. Both words are misspelt. ❌

The sentence reads: "Everyone in class wanted the Literature teacher to expatiate the point of view of the playwright." It makes sense in a Literature class, where students would want the teacher to explain in detail the viewpoint of the dramatist.

Note: Strictly speaking, "expatiate" is normally followed by "on" ("expatiate on the point of view"). The sentence has no "on", but none of the options changes that, so C is still the best choice. It's the only option with both words correctly spelt.

Answer: C

Tip: Remember the -wright words as "makers": a playwright crafts plays, just as a shipwright builds ships. For expatiate, think "ex-PAT-iate" and note there is no "n" in it.