Political activism barely exists at my high school. during election years, there might be a few kids who wear t-shirts in support of their candidate, but that is it. this fall i turned eighteen, and the lack of interest really began to frustrate me. there was not a young democrats nor a young republicans group among the countless after-school organizations. i believed that i could generate student interest in politics with a little marketing, so i made ten posters advertising the mysterious young radicals club. the excerpt is from a memoir because it is an objective report of facts. it contains third-person narration. the writer reveals personal thoughts. the writer creates fictional characters.
On Election Day, I was actually excited to get up early and vote before going to school.
Why is the use of the word actually in this sentence from paragraph 9 of the passage appropriate for the author's purpose?
A) It suggests that the writer is relieved to be a first-time voter.
B) It suggests that the writer is regretful for her decision to vote.
C) It suggests that the writer is surprised at her enthusiasm to vote.
D) It suggests that the writer is disappointed when voting for the first time