Veronica is giving a speech to her language arts class about Jane Austen. The passage below is what she's reporting.
Jane Austen
Jane Austen, considered to be one of the most popular English novelists, is mainly known for her portrayal of strong female characters. Her novels, such as Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Sense and Sensibility, and Persuasion, are widely read even today.
In her novels, Austen realistically portrays the heights and depths of human nature. Readers can easily relate to characters like Elizabeth Bennet, Emma Woodhouse, and Catherine Morland. Through these characters, Austen also highlights the social conditions of her time. She describes her characters very well and portrays them as smart and funny or even arrogant and edgy. In fact, her female characters are so realistic that it almost seems like she is voicing her own thoughts through them.
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Based on this report, what is it about Jane Austen that makes her writing so engaging?
A.
Readers can easily relate to her female characters.
B.
She uses experiences from her own life.
C.
Readers find her language very simple.
D.
She always uses a lot of metaphors in her writing.
