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J. R. R. Tolkien
(1) Because of the popularity of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films, many people have come to know the work of J. R. R. Tolkien. (2) In his own lifetime, Tolkien knew the popularity of his novels, which were written between 1937 and 1949, though he did not live to see the famous action adaptations of his mythological stories.
(3) When he was a boy, his family settled in England. (4) Unfortunately for Tolkien and his brother, both of their parents died when the boys were young. (5) A family friend took care of Tolkien and his brother, making sure they both received a good education. (6) As a young man, Tolkien studied English Language and Literature at Oxford University. (7) During his time at university, the war started and enlisted after he finished his studies.
(8) While many of his friends didn't make it home, Tolkien survived the war. (9) He worked for the Oxford English Dictionary, taught university courses, and wrote several books on Old and Middle English literary works, including translations. (10) Tolkien was appointed to a teaching position at Oxford, and it was in Oxford that he wrote the fictional works that made him famous. (11) Tolkien and his family lived on the north side of town.
(12) As a literary man, Tolkien was deeply influenced by stories and poetry from Old and Middle English, and Norse mythology as well as Finnish and Greek mythology. (13) He was also influenced by religion. (14) These factors combined to create the foundation for enduring stories: the conflicts between good and evil, humility and pride, and death and immortality; the quest to find a magical artifact; heroic deeds done by heroic men and women, and the epic theme of human destiny. (15) Tolkien was not the first writer to create an alternative mythical world, but his work resonated with readers because he proved to be a master of the high fantasy genre.
(16) Several writers who grew up reading Tolkien's novels acknowledge his influence over them, including Terry Brooks, Stephen King, and Orson Card. (17) Tolkien's stories inspired film makers, artists, musicians, and video game creators.
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Which statement provides the best introduction for paragraph 2?
A.
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was born to English parents in South Africa in 1892.
B.
In South Africa, John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was born in 1892.
C.
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien came into the world in the far-off land of South Africa.
D.
Though English, John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was born in South Africa.