I used to love hanging out by that pond. I thought it was the greatest, most peaceful place in the world. But now it
just made me uneasy. There wasn't anything about that
pond now that didn't make me think of Jesse. You think a
place is just a place, but it's so much more than that. It's all
of the experiences and feelings you had at that place and
who you shared them with.
Which statement best analyzes how this passage incorporates personal
narrative into the societal commentary?
O A. The speaker shares his feelings about a location to illustrate how
a setting can't be separated from the memories made there.
B. The speaker shares his disdain for the pond he once loved to warn
others that feelings can change.
C. The speaker explores the consequences of his actions to show
that places are special because of the feelings associated with
them.
O D. The speaker reflects on the experiences shared with Jesse at the
pond to inspire others to make the most of each day.