Hurston grew up surrounded by African Americans who were fiercely proud of their culture and heritage. This was something that influenced Hurston's life work as a writer and anthropologist. She traveled to Africa, the Caribbean, and among African Americans. She enjoyed studying the culture, customs, and celebrations of the people she encountered. Hurston was able to make her cultural experiences come alive on paper. This made her stand out among the other writers of her time.
Why does the author shift forward in time from describing Hurston's childhood to describing her writing as an adult?
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The shift helps readers know why Hurston is important.
The shift helps readers know why Hurston is important.
The shift skips over the unimportant parts of Hurston's childhood.
The shift skips over the unimportant parts of Hurston's childhood.
The shift compares Hurston's adult perspective to her viewpoint as a child.
The shift compares Hurston's adult perspective to her viewpoint as a child.
The shift describes the effect of growing up in a proud African American culture.
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The most appropriate answer to why the author shifts forward in time from describing Hurston's childhood to her writing as an adult is:
The shift describes the effect of growing up in a proud African American culture.
This choice emphasizes how her upbringing in a culturally rich environment influenced her later work as a writer and anthropologist.
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