Question

Which excerpt from "Binding Memories” contains imagery that helps the reader understand why the speaker loves books?

Answer 1

I cherished the musty smell of the paper,

the permanence of the deep black ink,

The question asks for the excerpt that best uses imagery to show that the speaker loves books. Imagery is the use of descriptive words and phrases to paint a picture in the reader's mind. In this last option, the speaker describes the smell of the paper and the color of the ink. These descriptions are used to show why the speaker cherishes, or loves, books.

Answer 2

The answer is D, the last one. D is the only sentence that makes a point of stating the author's opinions of books, while the others placed their focus elsewhere.

The way the question is written is a bit confusing. To anyone else wishing to answer, I believe it goes like this:

A. No matter how many were printed, there was only one copy like mine
B. I stole - well, borrowed - the shoe box of letters.
C. I'm glad I'm a "romantic soul," that my work is worthwhile.
D. I cherished the musty smell of the paper, the permanence of the deep black ink.