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Explanation:

The author's core idea is that writing is enjoyable because it can be a simple, unpressured, sensory/immediate pleasure, not tied to grand planning or external demands. Option A describes a moment where the author finds joy in the act of writing itself, surrounded by pleasant, low-stakes details, directly shaping the idea that writing's enjoyment comes from the simple act and its comforting context. Option B focuses on choosing a random topic, not the joy of writing. Option C discusses pre-writing planning for formal works, which contrasts with the author's focus on unplanned, enjoyable writing. Option D is a specific anecdote about a postcard, not related to the inherent joy of writing.

Answer:

A. "For it was enough for me this morning just to write; with spring coming in through the open windows and my good Canadian quilt in my hand, I could have copied out a directory." (paragraph 5)