Question

my life: chapter 7 helen keller ● 1902 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. 8. how are the details about the visits to kellers landing important to the passages theme? (paragraph 10) a. they describe how keller liked to play more than she liked to learn. b. they show how miss sullivans ingenuity in teaching inspired awe in keller. c. they suggest that miss sullivan was a better companion to keller than a teacher. d. they suggest that keller remembers ideas she fabricated rather than facts she was taught.

Explanation:

The details about visits to Keller's Landing likely showcase Miss Sullivan's teaching methods and their impact on Keller. This aligns with option B as it emphasizes Miss Sullivan's ingenuity in teaching inspiring awe in Keller. There is no indication in the general context that Keller preferred play over learning (A is incorrect), no clear comparison of Miss Sullivan as a companion vs teacher (C is not strongly supported), and no evidence of fabricated memories (D is wrong).

Answer:

B. They show how Miss Sullivan's ingenuity in teaching inspired awe in Keller.