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Explanation:

⚡ Using what you learned: point of view: first, second, and third person

Step 1: Analyze the point of view

The passage is written from the first-person perspective, as indicated by the frequent use of personal pronouns such as "I", "my", and "me" (e.g., "I am at a loss...", "My book was on every table...", "If I listened...", "but I have never presumed..."). This tells us that the narrator is sharing their own personal experiences and reflections.

Step 2: Determine the genre and narrative type

The author is reflecting on real-life events: the publication, reception, and critical success of their own historical book, mentioning real historical figures like Dr. Robertson and Mr. Hume.

• Fictional writing is incorrect because the passage describes real personal experiences and historical figures rather than an invented story.
• Narrative nonfiction is a broad category of factual writing that tells a true story using narrative techniques. While this passage falls under this umbrella, there is a more specific and accurate term available.
• Personal narrative is a specific type of narrative nonfiction where the author relates a true story from their own life, written in the first person. Because the author is directly sharing their personal feelings, experiences of success, and interactions with peers, this is a personal narrative.

Answer:

Personal narrative