Why does "Homesick" begin with the narrator's focusing on the globe and the Yangtse River?

A.
The author wants to make sure that readers understand the geography of China, which plays a major role in the story.

B.
The author wants to amuse readers with geographic details and facts that might seem strange.

C.
The author knows that most people feel frustrated over where they live.

D.
The author hooks readers with an image that represents the narrator's feelings.

Question

Why does "Homesick" begin with the narrator's focusing on the globe and the Yangtse River?	
 
 A.
The author wants to make sure that readers understand the geography of China, which plays a major role in the story.
 
 B.
The author wants to amuse readers with geographic details and facts that might seem strange.
 
 C.
The author knows that most people feel frustrated over where they live.
 
 D.
The author hooks readers with an image that represents the narrator's feelings.

tjbrew · Answer

Any thoughts?

anonymous · Answer

^^^

tjbrew · Answer

So authors always like to do what to get the readers attention??

tjbrew · Answer

B and C are out right? so it is between A and D. Any ideas?