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QuizMultiple Choice

Description and Author's Purpose in Travels with Charley

Question 6 • CCPS GSE Language Arts Grade 8 (23.01300) YL IC

I, an American writer, writing about America, was working from memory, and the memory is at best a faulty, warpy reservoir.

Answer
A
It shows that the writer is getting old and needs to see the country while he still can, which shows why he needs to travel.
B
It shows that the writer does not remember how to write, so he should stop writing and travel instead.
C
It shows that the writer’s memory is imperfect and sets up the reason for the trip.
D
It shows that memory is better than other sources for effective writing, so he wants to have more memories.
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