Question

Part A

Which key idea does Zitkala-Sa develop in “School Days of an Indian Girl”?

Zitkala-Sa struggles to find balance living in two worlds, neither of which feels entirely comfortable.
At school in the East, Zitkala-Sa learns to appreciate the structure that was lacking in her life at home.
Zitkala-Sa strives to become a skilled orator to gain acceptance and respect in her college community.
Because she pursues a college education, Zitkala-Sa’s relationship with her family is irreparably damaged.

Part B

Which details from the text best help to develop the key idea in Part A?

Select the two correct answers.

“Her few words hinted that I had better give up my slow attempt to learn the white man’s ways, and be content to roam over the prairies and find my living upon wild roots.”
“I took it from her hand, for her sake; but my enraged spirit felt more like burning the book, which afforded me no help, and was a perfect delusion to my mother.”
“It was next to impossible to leave the iron routine after the civilizing machine had once begun its day’s buzzing;”
“My mother had never gone inside of a schoolhouse, and so she was not capable of comforting her daughter who could read and write.”

Answer 1

It should be noted that the key idea that was developed is A. Zitkala-Sa struggles to find balance living in two worlds, neither of which feels entirely comfortable.

The details from the text that help to develop the key idea in Part A include:

• Her few words hinted that I had better give up my slow attempt to learn the white man’s ways, and be content to roam over the prairies and find my living upon wild roots.

• My mother had never gone inside of a schoolhouse, and so she was not capable of comforting her daughter who could read and write.

The central idea simply means the main idea that's contained in a story. It's the main idea that the author wants the readers to know.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Part A : Zitkala-Sa struggles to find balance living in two worlds, neither of which feels entirely comfortable.

Part B : “My mother had never gone inside of a schoolhouse, and so she was not capable of comforting her daughter who could read and write.”

AND

“Her few words hinted that I had better give up my slow attempt to learn the white man’s ways, and be content to roam over the prairies and find my living upon wild roots.”

Explanation:

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