The narrator of Fever 1793 helps readers imagine her childhood by

stating her love for the country.
describing the experience of seeing her words in print.
confessing to counting on her fingers.
expressing her frustration with serving in the front room.

describing the sights, smells, and sounds of her childhood neighborhood.

recounting memories of playing with her friends in the fields and woods.
sharing anecdotes about her close relationship with her family members.
painting a vivid picture of the simple joys and challenges of growing up in that time period.