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Which sentence best states the conflict revealed in this passage from Helen
Keller's The Story of My Life?
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? I was like that ship
before my education began, only I was without compass or
sounding-line, and had no way of knowing how near the
harbour was. "Light! give me light!" was the wordless cry of
my soul, and the light of love shone on me in that very
hour.
A. Helen is frustrated by the challenges associated with learning to
communicate.
B. Helen is angry that her mother and teacher aren't helping her to
communicate.
C. Helen is sad that her teacher is leaving and will be unable to
communicate with her.



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In the passage from Helen Keller's "The Story of My Life," the conflict revealed is best stated as: A. Helen is frustrated by the challenges associated with learning to communicate. Explanation: 1. In the passage, Helen describes herself as being like a ship in dense fog without a compass or sounding-line before her education began. 2. She expresses her frustration by likening her situation to that of a ship struggling to find its way to shore in challenging conditions. 3. The phrase "Light! give me light!" symbolizes Helen's desperate plea for guidance and understanding, highlighting her internal struggle and desire to overcome her communication barriers. 4. This internal conflict of feeling lost, isolated, and yearning for light (knowledge and communication) signifies Helen's frustration with the challenges she faces in learning to communicate effectively. This option best captures the essence of Helen's emotional turmoil and determination to break free from her communication barriers.

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