Question

read the following text from an autobiography. this excerpt is about helen keller. we walked down the path to the well - house, attracted by the fragrance of the honeysuckle with which it was covered. 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. i knew then that \w - a - t - e - r\ meant the wonderful cool something that was flowing over my hand. that living word awakened my soul, gave it light, hope, joy, set it free! from helen keller, the story of my life based on this excerpt, what can you conclude about helen keller? for helen, learning the word \water\ felt like triggering a memory. learning the word \water\ was terrifying to helen. learning the word \water\ made helen feel grateful to her teacher.

Explanation:

The text states "Suddenly I felt a misty consciousness as of something forgotten—a thrill of returning thought", indicating that learning "water" triggered a memory. There is no indication of terror or gratitude in the excerpt.

Answer:

For Helen, learning the word "water" felt like triggering a memory.