3 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
(D) to convey a sense of dismay about the changes in literary trends