Question

and the sled itself seemed to be abruptly. he was sitting on a thing called sled. then the sled, with jonas himself upon it, began to move through the snowfall, and he understood instantly that now he was going downhill. no voice made an explanation. the experience explained itself to him. (10) his face cut through the frigid air as he began the descent, moving through the substance called snow on the vehicle called sled, which propelled itself on what he now knew without doubt to be runners. (11) comprehending all of those things as he sped downward, he was free to enjoy the breathless glee that overwhelmed him; the speed, the clear cold air, the total silence, the feeling of balance and excitement and peace. (12) then, as the angle of incline lessened, as the mound - the hill - flattened, nearing the bottom, the sleds forward motion slowed. the snow was piled now around it, and he pushed with his body. how does paragraph 9 contribute to our understanding of the characters experience? it shows that he is learning through the realistic and sensory experience. it shows that he is being harmed by this dangerous experience. it suggests that he wants to get back to his normal life as soon as possible. it reveals that he studied the concepts and vocabulary he would be experiencing beforehand.

Explanation:

In paragraph 9, the character is experiencing a sled - riding event. He is learning about the physical sensations and the nature of the activity in real - time, which is a form of learning through sensory experience. He feels the cold air, the speed, and the balance, all of which are sensory inputs.

Answer:

It shows that he is learning through the realistic and sensory experience.