Question

question 14 of 21
read the following passage:
sam was more than halfway home now. go back and give them a piece of his mind? sun was almost setting. probably be better to take the shortcut. which one called him a baby? was it tucker? tomorrows saturday. should probably go back and tell him off right now.
what is most likely the author’s purpose for using this narrative style?
a. to develop the theme that significant past experiences shape our present
b. to explore a situation through the differing perspectives of two narrators
c. to reveal the setting before describing the story’s action
d. to create a slow, thoughtful pace that explores each idea fully

Explanation:

The passage uses short, fragmented sentences that mirror Sam's scattered, internal thought process as he weighs his options. This style slows the pace, letting the reader follow each of his conflicting, deliberate thoughts one by one. Option A is incorrect because no past experiences are detailed. Option B is wrong as there is only one perspective (Sam's internal thoughts). Option C is incorrect because the setting is revealed alongside the internal action, not before it.

Answer:

D. To create a slow, thoughtful pace that explores each idea fully