Question #N362
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 is: A
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.