Fifteen-year-old Todd is writing an impassioned novel about growing up in America
In his novel he describes his experiences in a way that portrays them as unique, such that no one has ever thought such deep thoughts or experienced such ecstasy before. Todd's writings most clearly reflect:
a) his sense of autonomy.
b) the personal fable.
c) the period of rebellion common to all adolescents.
d) his developing sense of conscience.
ANS: B, The personal fable refers to the feeling of being unique and protected.
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