What is the central idea of this passage?

Tan was rebellious and did what she wanted

to do.

Tan was offended by what her manager said

about her writing skills.

Tan chose writing even though English was

not her strongest skill.

It took Tan several years to begin writing

fiction.

the correct answer is

C. Tan chose writing even though English was not her strongest skill.

The central idea is that Tan didn't let her manager get to her, but instead she strived for what she wanted

Explanation:

I know this because in the passage it says "Tan was offended by what her manager said about her writing skills. Tan chose writing even though English was not her strongest skill." This is letting me know that even though Tan's manager doubted her, she didn't let it get to her. Tan was adequate about what she had wanted to do in life, and she stuck to it. Being successful takes an lot of practice, time, and of course hard work.