Question

1. how does the descriptive language in paragraph 2 contribute to the overall meaning of the memoir?

a. it reveals why the author prefers to live in an area without tourists.
b. it illustrates that the author was a solitary child in a tightly knit community.
c. it suggests that the author is estranged from the place where she grew up.
d. it emphasizes the author’s sentimental feelings toward the place where she grew up.

Explanation:

Descriptive language often conveys emotions. In a memoir, it can be used to express sentimentality. Without the actual paragraph, we assume that positive - toned descriptive language would likely emphasize the author's affectionate feelings for the place of their upbringing. Options A, B, and C do not necessarily relate directly to the function of descriptive language in terms of overall meaning in a memoir as well as option D does.

Answer:

D. It emphasizes the author’s sentimental feelings toward the place where she grew up.