SAT English Practice Question

The poet begins the poem by describing the speaker's childhood as a time of innocence and wonder. As the poem progresses, the speaker's perspective shifts, and they begin to see the world with more maturity and understanding. What is the effect of the writer's use of "formerly"?

1. A.highlight the speaker’s past innocence.
2. B.create a sense of urgency and immediacy.
3. C.emphasize the speaker’s current understanding.
4. D.foreshadow the speaker’s future experiences.