Description and Author's Purpose in Travels with Charley
Question 7 • CCPS GSE Language Arts Grade 8 (23.01300) YL IC
If he occurs at length in this account, it is because he contributed much to the trip. A dog, particularly an exotic like Charley, is a bond between strangers.
Answer
A
He is a large dog, so it takes a long time to describe him.
B
The length of the description emphasizes his importance to the story.
C
The author wants to show how much he loves his dog.
D
The dog is unusual, so it is necessary to explain how he is special.