Question #N465

The author uses the phrase "in between" when describing a time period. This type of phrase is common when discussing time. For example, we might say that the author wrote the book "in between" high school and college. However, there are other ways to express the same meaning. What is the most likely reason the author uses the phrase "in between"?

In the sentence, the phrase "in between" is used to
A. indicate that something happened during a specific time period.
B. describe the speaker’s feelings and experiences.
C. emphasize the importance of the speaker’s message.
D. suggest that the speaker is addressing a large audience.