Question 4 of 4

Read the selection. "He was bullied at his old school about his height, and he would come home crying sometimes," James said. "I started encouraging him and letting
him know that it's all right to be different." Why did the author include this idea?
(25 points)

OA. to suggest that Melvin helped Mello when they were younger

OB. to show how Mello discovered that Melvin was being bullied

OC. to reveal the reason why shoes are important to Mello

OD. to explain why Mello felt an emotional connection with Melvin