Have you ever been at sea in a dense fog, when it seemed as if a tangible white darkness shut you in, and the great ship, tense and anxious, groped her way toward the shore with plummet and sounding-line, and you waited with beating heart for something to happen?
Why does Keller include this sentence in describing her feelings in the moments before meeting Sullivan?
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It explains why Keller is unresponsive when she first meets Sullivan.
It explains why Keller is unresponsive when she first meets Sullivan.
It suggests that Keller knew what to expect from her initial encounter with Sullivan.
It suggests that Keller knew what to expect from her initial encounter with Sullivan.
It foreshadows the challenging days ahead as Sullivan tries to overcome Keller's resistance.
It foreshadows the challenging days ahead as Sullivan tries to overcome Keller's resistance.
It emphasizes the profound difference that Sullivan makes in Keller’s life moving forward.
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The most appropriate response is:
It foreshadows the challenging days ahead as Sullivan tries to overcome Keller's resistance.
This interpretation aligns with the imagery of being in a dense fog, which suggests confusion and uncertainty. It reflects Keller's initial feelings of anxiety and anticipation regarding her meeting with Sullivan and hints at the difficulties that will arise in the process of learning and breaking through her barriers.
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