A Surprise in My Family History: Author's Purpose for Journal Fingerprint Detail

Question

6. Why might the author have included the detail that Eileen "noticed smudged fingerprints on the pages, some of which looked like they might be old from Grandma Maeve's journal? A. to draw attention to a historical event her grandma experienced B. to show that Grandma Maeve taught Lucia how to make soda bread C. to help Eileen realize that the soda bread recipe is in the diary D. to further emphasize the role of food in her grandma's life

Accepted Answer

A

Answer

Step 1: Analyze the purpose of the detail: Old smudged fingerprints on a journal imply that the journal has been used and cherished over a long period, linking it to past events. Step 2: Evaluate each option: Option B is incorrect because the fingerprints do not reference teaching someone to make bread. Option C is incorrect because the detail does not relate to locating a recipe. Option D is incorrect because the fingerprints do not directly connect to food's role. Option A is correct because the old fingerprints hint at the journal's long history, drawing attention to the grandma's past experiences recorded in it.