“Frank McCourt, Whose Irish Childhood Illuminated His Prose, Is Dead at 78:” Which of the following words best describes McCourt’s childhood home life, growing up in Limerick? Question 9 options: a) wretched b) charmed c) up-and-down d) confusing

Answer:

A.

Explanation:

'Frank McCourt, Whose Irish Childhood Illuminated His Prose, Is Dead at 78' is an article written by William Grimes about Frank McCourt, an Irish-American author.

The article narrates about how McCourt build his life from miserable and wretched life in Limerick to winning Pultizer Prize for his memoir. In his memoir titled 'Angela's Ashes' McCourt has narrated about his childhood in Limerick. His father was an alcoholic and they lived a life of poverty with struggles. At the age of four, McCourt has responsibility of taking care of his younger siblings. The struggle of the family increased when Limerick was stricken with the Great Depression.

So, the word that best describes Frank McCourt's life in Limerick is (A) wretched.

Answer:

A

Explanation:

wretched

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