A college student is writing an essay about the history of slavery in her state. Which factor would be most likely to influence the sense of purpose that comes across in the essay?
A. The student’s great-grandmother was enslaved on a plantation and left a moving record of her experiences.
B. The author’s final grade for her American History class depends largely on the quality of her essay.
C. The student lives near a property that was once a working plantation with many slaves.
D. The student has done thorough research into the topic and collected relevant statistics.