Question

Read the excerpt from "Binding Memories.”

Bound by a spine
strong enough to hold entire worlds
of information and dreams,
history and invention.

The speaker’s words reveal her

resolve to write her own book.
enthusiasm for reading every book.
reverence for the written word.
admiration of famous authors

Answer 1

reverence for the written word.

Explanation: the speaker uses a respectful, almost worshipful metaphor ("bound by a spine strong enough to hold entire worlds of information and dreams, history and invention") that emphasizes the power and value of books themselves rather than expressing a desire to write, read every book, or praise specific authors.