Question #N567

The novel's setting is a small town in the American South, a place where people are used to seeing the same faces, the same routines, and the same expectations. The town is a place that is very familiar to the reader, and the author uses a conversational tone throughout the passage. What is the most likely reason why the writer uses the word "you"?

In this passage, the word "you" is used to
A. create a sense of intimacy and connection with the reader.
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.