Question

1. how does the following sentence contribute to the development of ideas in the passage? \just as the wonder - working mantle of the nautilus changes the material it absorbs from the water and makes it a part of itself, so the bits of knowledge one gathers undergo a similar change and become pearls of thought.\ (paragraph 14) a. by highlighting how ambitious kellers plans to attend college were at the time b. by illustrating how kellers education helped her grow intellectually and as a person

Explanation:

The sentence uses a metaphor comparing the way a nautilus transforms absorbed material to how knowledge is internalized and becomes pearls of thought. This illustrates Helen Keller's intellectual growth through education. It has nothing to do with her college - attending plans.

Answer:

B. by illustrating how Keller's education helped her grow intellectually and as a person