Read this excerpt from Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close.There was a lot of stuff that made me panicky, like suspension bridges, germs, airplanes, fireworks… A lot of the time I’d get that feeling like I was in the middle of a huge black ocean, or in deep space, but not in the fascinating way.How does the narration affect Oskar’s credibility in this excerpt?
Answer
A
His list of fears makes him seem anxious.
B
His tale of panic makes him seem immature.
C
His attempt at self-reflection makes him seem honest.
D
His knowledge of science makes him seem intellectual.
Explanation
Oskar openly describes both specific fears, such as germs and airplanes, and the unsettling feeling they cause him. This frank self-reflection makes him seem honest and helps the reader trust his account; the list also shows anxiety, but that is not the main effect on his credibility.
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