MediumReading and Writing· Craft and Structure· None· MCQ
The narrator of this passage is describing a time when he was younger. Which detail from the passage best suggests that the narrator feels a sense of longing for his childhood?
The most likely reason the narrator uses the phrase "I could barely remember" is to
A
explain that the narrator’s memory is fading.
B
suggest that the narrator is nostalgic for a time in the past.
C
emphasize that the narrator is aware of his own mortality.
D
create a sense of mystery and intrigue about the narrator’s past.
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The phrase "I could barely remember" suggests that the narrator is looking back on a time that is gone and that he misses. This is a common characteristic of nostalgia, the bittersweet longing for the past.
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