Question

question 3 of 16
read this passage:
my father asked me abruptly, \youd rather write than
preach, wouldnt you?\
what does the passage mean to the narrator?
a. it is confusing because the narrator had stopped writing at this
point.

b. it is meaningless because it is just another instance of his father’s
stubbornness.

c. it is depressing because it started the fight that ended his
relationship with his father.

d. it is important because it is the only true conversation he ever had
with his father.

Explanation:

• Option A: The passage doesn't mention the narrator stopping writing, so this is incorrect.
• Option B: There's no indication the father's question is due to stubbornness or meaningless, so this is wrong.
• Option C: The passage doesn't say the question started a fight ending the relationship, so this is incorrect.
• Option D: The question implies a sincere, true conversation, making it important as the only such one with his father, so this is correct.

Answer:

D. It is important because it is the only true conversation he ever had with his father.