The correct option is B the speaker thinks there is great power in the written word
The speaker most definitely thinks that there is great power in the written word, and makes it a point to illustrate just how much power they hold over the human mind. She believes that word can take us to places unknown and offer us immense pleasure. Thus, Option B proves to be the correct answer. The statements of options A,C,D and E are not supported by the text, and thus, are incorrect.