Persuasive techniques

Why does the author of “about a girl” begin the article with the statement “blessed as i am with an ordinary memory”? a.) she wants to show readers she is an ordinary person to them relate to her writing. b.)she believes readers take their memories for granted and wants them to learn how to appreciate memories instead. c.) she wants readers to be for what they have. d.)she feels that she is able to remember absolutely everything.

In this chapter, maya describes her confusion about lesbianism. she wrongly thought that were the same as lesbians.

Read this inference: "one day the neighbors will move out of the little frame house." what detail from the story best supports this inference?