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Read the excerpt from "American History":

"There was only one source of beauty and light for me that school year. The only thing I had anticipated at the start of the semester was seeing Eugene. In August, Eugene and his family had moved into the only house on the block that had a yard and trees. I could see his place from my window in El Building. In fact, if I sat on the fire escape I was literally suspended above Eugene's backyard. It was my favorite spot to read my library books in the summer. Until that August, the house had been occupied by an old Jewish couple. Over the years, I had become part of their family, without their knowing it, of course."

Which detail shows the time period of the excerpt's setting?

A. "that school year"
B. "the start of the semester"
C. "in the summer"
D. "Over the years"



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Final answer:

The detail indicating the time period in the excerpt is "Over the years." It suggests a historical context beyond a single school year.


Explanation:

The detail that shows the time period of the excerpt's setting is "Over the years." This phrase indicates a significant passage of time, suggesting that the events described have occurred gradually over a period of multiple years.

Throughout the passage, the narrator reflects on the changes that have taken place over the years, implying a historical context rather than a specific school year or semester.

By mentioning the previous occupants of Eugene's house, the elderly Jewish couple, the narrator alludes to a time period spanning beyond just one school year.


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