Question

some one was drawing water and my teacher placed my hand under the spout. as the cool stream gushed over one hand she spelled into the other the word water, first slowly, then rapidly. i stood still, my whole attention fixed upon the motions of her fingers. suddenly i felt a misty consciousness as of something forgotten—a thrill of returning thought; and somehow the mystery of language was revealed to me.
—helen keller, the story of my life
this passage from the story of my life is an example of which element of plot?
a. conclusion
b. exposition
c. rising action
d. climax

Explanation:

To determine the plot element, we analyze each option:

• Option A (Conclusion): A conclusion wraps up the story, but this passage describes a pivotal moment of discovery, not a conclusion.
• Option B (Exposition): Exposition introduces background/setting, while this is a moment of intense action and discovery, not just introduction.
• Option C (Rising action): Rising action builds tension toward the climax, but this passage is the peak moment of revelation, not building up.
• Option D (Climax): The climax is the most intense, pivotal moment in a story. Here, Helen Keller has her breakthrough understanding of language, which is a crucial, peak moment of her narrative.

Answer:

D. Climax