Research Workshop: Writing and Presenting the Argumentative Essay, Part 2 — Unit test
Question 21 • GA-Literature and Composition III
Read this excerpt from Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close.There was a lot of stuff that made me panicky, like suspension bridges, germs, airplanes, fireworks… A lot of the time I’d get that feeling like I was in the middle of a huge black ocean, or in deep space, but not in the fascinating way.How does the narration affect Oskar’s credibility in this excerpt?
Answer
A
His list of fears makes him seem anxious.
B
His tale of panic makes him seem immature.
C
His attempt at self-reflection makes him seem honest.
D
His knowledge of science makes him seem intellectual.