Question

unit skills assessment 1: \excerpt from the story of 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. 6. what effect did the author most likely intend with the description of the outdoors in paragraph 7? a. to show how she was inspired by nature in her education b. to illustrate how distracting being outside was for her c. to explain why her favorite subject was botany d. to highlight her ambitions in her education

Explanation:

Helen Keller often found inspiration in nature during her education. The description of the outdoors likely serves to show this inspiration. There is no indication that being outside was distracting, no clear connection to botany as her favorite subject, and no focus on her ambitions in the given context.

Answer:

A. to show how she was inspired by nature in her education