Excerpt from Roald Dahl: Writing from Experience
Marie Devers
Some researchers say that Roald Dahl is one of the most famous children’s writers of all time. Critics suggest that the reason for his enormous success is his ability to see the world from a child’s perspective. He explains that he perfected this talent by having his own children and seeing the world through their eyes. Roald began to author children’s books after telling stories to his young daughters at bedtime. He credits them for teaching him how to write for children.
Which of these prompted Roald Dahl to become a children’s writer?
A) marrying his wife
B) having his children
C) writing about real life
D) going to boarding school
The answer would be B, having his children which prompted Roald Dahl to become a children’s writer.
The reason for this is when the text stated “Roald began to author children’s books after telling stories to his young daughters at bedtime. He credits them for teaching him how to write for children” This evidently supports B because he is thanking his children for teaching him how to write stories for children.
Having his children caused Roald Dahl to become a children’s writer. The writer said that seeing the world through his children’s eyes helped him gain a child’s perspective in his writing.
