1 Point
Read the following passage:
Once upon a time, a young boy named Simon lived all
alone in a village at the edge of the water. He was lonely
because the village had very few children his own age with
whom he could play. One day, Simon set out for the next
town hoping to meet some friends his own age. He had no
idea how this small decision would change the rest of his
life.
Which sentence best describes the impact of the story's structure?
O
O
O
A. The author portrays Simon as courageous about solving his
problem
B. The author characterizes Simon as a child who has few friends.
C. The author provides background information about the time
period
O
D. The author establishes a central problem that Simon will work to
solve