Question

select the correct answer.
read the excerpt from paragraph 5.
(5) \its about every child who will grow up thinking to him or herself, if sonia sotomayor can make it, then maybe i can, too. (applause.) its about every mother or father who looks at the sacrifices justice sotomayors mother made, and the successes she and her brother have had, and thinks, i may not have much in my own life, but if i work hard enough, maybe my kids can have more.\
what argument is reflected in this excerpt?
a. parents should feel obligated to work harder so that they can model for their children the benefits of a strong work ethic.

b. justice sotomayors mother is an extraordinary parent who went beyond what could reasonably be expected of a parent.

c. the successes that justice sotomayor and her brother had in their young lives were due to their hard work and perseverance.

d. as the first latina supreme court justice, justice sotomayor will have an impact that goes beyond her personal accomplishment.

Explanation:

• Option A: The excerpt focuses on the impact on children and parents' inspiration, not parents feeling obligated to model work ethic. Eliminate A.
• Option B: The excerpt doesn't emphasize if Sotomayor's mother was extraordinary beyond expectations, but her sacrifices as an example. Eliminate B.
• Option C: The excerpt doesn't discuss the cause of Sotomayor and her brother's success (hard work/perseverance), but the impact of her success on others. Eliminate C.
• Option D: The excerpt shows Sotomayor's success inspires children (thinking "maybe I can") and parents (inspiration for their kids' future), so her impact is beyond her personal achievement. This matches.

Answer:

D. As the first Latina Supreme Court Justice, Justice Sotomayor will have an impact that goes beyond her personal accomplishment.