Question #N1292
The author of this passage wants to provide readers with a personal account of a particular experience. She wants to emphasize the immediate nature of this experience. What is the most likely reason why the writer uses the present tense in the passage?
The present tense is used in this passage to
A. describe an experience that is happening in the present moment.
B. create a sense of immediacy and urgency.
C. emphasize the importance of the speaker’s message.
D. suggest that the speaker is addressing a large audience.
Correct Answer is: B
The use of the present tense in this passage creates a sense of immediacy and urgency. This helps the reader feel as though they are experiencing the events alongside the speaker.