Read the excerpt from "Mother Tongue."I am a writer. And by that definition, I am someone who has always loved language. I am fascinated by language in daily life. I spend a great deal of my time thinking about the power of language—the way it can evoke an emotion, a visual image, a complex idea, or a simple truth. Language is the tool of my trade. And I use them all—all the Englishes I grew up with.Which best summarizes the central idea in the excerpt?
Answer
A
Tan believes that language should be thought of as a communication tool.
B
Tan believes that some forms of English are more powerful than others.
C
Tan enjoys using language to manipulate the feelings and thoughts of readers.
D
Tan enjoys thinking about language and using different forms of English.