Question

unit skills assessment 1: excerpt from the story of my life: chapter 7 helen keller 100 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. 1 the next important step in my education was learning to read as soon as i could spell a few words, my teacher gave me slips of cardboard on which were printed words in raised letters. i quickly assessment questions 2 what effect do paragraphs 2 - 3 produce in the passage? a they provide details about kellers first classroom. b they describe the difficulties keller overcame in her education. c they contribute to the tension as keller attempts to solve a problem. d they highlight kellers joyful mood in transforming her study of words into a game.

Explanation:

By analyzing the content of paragraphs 2 - 3 in the context of the passage about Helen Keller's early education, one can determine their effect. Typically, such paragraphs in a narrative can build tension, provide background, or set a mood. In this case, they contribute to the tension as Keller tries to solve a problem related to her learning.

Answer:

C. They contribute to the tension as Keller attempts to solve a problem