Read this excerpt from Eighty Years and More: Reminiscences, 1815-1897.
When I was eleven years old, two events occurred which changed considerably the current of my life. My only brother, who had just graduated from Union College, came home to die. A young man of great talent and promise, he was the pride of my father's heart. We early felt that this son filled a larger place in our father's affections and future plans than the five daughters together.
Based on this excerpt, which question would best help the reader understand Stanton’s view of the path her life took?
What illness caused the death of Stanton’s brother?
What were the two events that shaped Stanton’s life?
What were the future plans of the five Stanton daughters?
What were Stanton’s feelings about attending Union College?
Answers
Answer:
Which quotation from The Great Fire best reflects the central idea that the fire might have been extinguished sooner, if not for several different issues?
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Read this excerpt from Eighty Years and More: Reminiscences, 1815-1897.When I was eleven years old, two events occurred which changed considerably the current of my life. My only brother, who had just graduated from Union College, came home to die. A young man of great talent and promise, he was the pride of my father's heart. We early felt that this son filled a larger place in our father's affections and future plans than the five daughters together. Well do I remember how tenderly he watched my brother in his last illness.
(B) What were the two events that shaped Stanton’s life.
Explanation:-
In the excerpt, one event is unfolded: the death of Staton's brother. Yet, the writer has mentioned two events at the begining of the excerpt: "Life wo events occurred which changed considerably the current of my life." We, as readers, still need to know which other event took place and changed Staton's life. The writer has not developed it in this excerpt.
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