Question

which of the following best describes the authors exigence in the passage? a the pressure on the author to get involved in some of the big ideas of our time (paragraph 3, sentence 1) b growing indifference toward the problems that plague our nation and our society (paragraph 3, sentence 2) c the fact that the audience clapped more for ferris than they did at the mention of president bush (paragraph 6, sentence 1) d the question of how to lead a meaningful life in a transitional period (paragraph 9, sentence 1)

Explanation:

Exigence in writing refers to the situation or problem that prompts the author to write. The question of leading a meaningful life in a transitional period is a significant and over - arching concern that would likely prompt an author to write. Options A, B, and C are more specific events or pressures rather than the overarching reason for writing.

Answer:

D. The question of how to lead a meaningful life "in a transitional period" (paragraph 9, sentence 1)