The answer is A. believe me, i have a masters in literature
Soon his study ivory stride was heard as to and fro he paced and his old rounds upon planks so familiar to his tread that they were all over dented like geological stones with the peculiar mark
um no its Understatement, ur welcome <333
Explanation:
The author´s primary purpose is to compel readers or audiences to take action, convince them an idea through an argument, or to confirm their belief´s.