HELP ASAP (no rocky)

What is the central idea of this passage?

a. Tan was rebellious and did what she wanted to do.

b. Tan was offended by what her manager said about her writing skills.

c. Tan chose writing even though English was not her strongest skill.

d. It took Tan several years to begin writing fiction.

What is the meaning of "full tide" as it is used in this sentence? before i could explain to her the differences of language in this world, she was embarked on the full tide of another subject. a long and involved argument an inaccurate representation a detailed and lively discussion an uncontrollable flood

Experiments were conducted to try to teach chimpanzees sign language

How does the reputation of the author convey authority? from ''city upon a hill''