Question

unit skills assessment 1: excerpt from the story of my life: chapter 7 helen keller ● 1902 font size medium after losing her sight and hearing when she was 19 months old, helen keller (1880 - 1968) went on to become a famous american author and disability rights advocate. in this excerpt, she recalls her early education. carefully read the text excerpt from the story of my life: chapter 7. then, answer each question by choosing the best response. for the short response prompt, write your answer in complete sentences, and cite any evidence used to support your answer. 4. why does the author most likely contrast her learning experiences with other childrens learning experiences in paragraph 5? a. to emphasize how fondly she feels about her unique education b. to highlight how her life changed when she began going to public school c. to suggest that she was dependent on other children before learning to read d. to illustrate how challenging her life became after her teacher miss sullivan arrived

Explanation:

Helen Keller contrasts her learning experiences to show the uniqueness of her education given her disabilities. Her education was very different from that of typical children, and she likely wanted to emphasize her positive feelings about how she was taught. The other options do not align well with the context of the comparison in the text.

Answer:

A. to emphasize how fondly she feels about her unique education