Read the following selection from the Introduction (paragraphs 1-5). The novel, which was originally written in English, was hailed by some as
the birth of a modern, independent African literature. Others disagreed
mainly because it was written in English. WHY did the author use the
word "hailed"?
(A) to convey a sense of the praise and celebration surrounding the novel
(B) to convey a sense of the controversy and criticism Achebe experienced
(C) to convey a sense of surprise about how many copies of the novel sold
O (D) to convey a sense of dismay about the changes in literary trends