Read the following statement from Jill’s literary analysis essay.
At the beginning of “My Pet Tiger,” the narrator shows us how, at the age of 15, his life changed forever when he moved.
What purpose does this statement serve within the essay?
A.
The statement is part of the introduction and makes a claim that will be supported by the essay.
B.
The statement is part of the conclusion and summarizes a key point made in the essay’s body.
C.
The statement is part of the body of the essay and presents a detail that supports the essay’s claim.
D.
The statement is part of the introduction and introduces the literary work to be examined in the essay.