Question #N385
The use of the word “even” in the first sentence, “Even after all this time, I still remember the day I first met my best friend,” helps to establish the speaker’s point of view by suggesting
What is the most likely reason why the author uses the word “even” in this sentence?
A. the speaker is surprised by how long ago the event occurred.
B. the speaker is attempting to persuade the reader to agree with the speaker.
C. the speaker is trying to emphasize the importance of the event.
D. the speaker is making a claim about the reader’s thoughts and feelings.
Correct Answer is: A
The word “even” is used to suggest that the speaker is surprised by how long ago the event occurred. The speaker is emphasizing that the event is still fresh in their mind, even though it happened a long time ago.