HardReading and Writing· Craft and Structure· None· MCQ
The text describes a time when the author was very young. The author explains the events leading up to the moment when they decided they would dedicate their lives to becoming a writer. What is the most likely reason why the writer includes the details about their age?
In this passage, the writer’s use of "very young" is most likely intended to
A
emphasize the importance of the writer's decision to become a writer.
B
create a sense of nostalgia and longing for the past.
C
show that the writer’s decision to become a writer was a result of a specific event in their childhood.
D
highlight the writer's immaturity and lack of experience when they made the decision to become a writer.
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The writer is explaining a pivotal moment in their life, when they made a significant decision about their future. By emphasizing how young they were at the time, the writer emphasizes the importance of this decision to them.
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