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?
SAT · English · previous-year question
- A.emphasize the importance of the writer's decision to become a writer.correct
- 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.
Answer
A. emphasize the importance of the writer's decision to become a writer.
Explanation
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.
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