English, 12.03.2021 06:10 grosst4333
Part A How does the author develop the theme of the passage?
A. by focusing on the narrator’s reflections about why she plays piano
B. by describing the narrator’s outrage over losing the piano competition
C. by highlighting the narrator’s appreciation for the support of her piano teacher
D. by emphasizing the narrator’s desire to be the best possible piano player that she can be
Part B Which quotation supports the answer in Part A?
A.“I practiced faithfully, six hours of abuse a day marked by bloody cuts from glissando, torn nails and torn blisters, neck permanently tensed…” (paragraph 2)
B.“The point is, I still lost the competition, not even an honorary honorable mention.” (paragraph 5)
C.“Varya made some comments about the competition, mostly irrelevant grumblings that halfheartedly consoled the both of us…” (paragraph 7)
D.“Because I used the instrument as a personality crutch, I never practiced, played, even picked pieces with genuine intentions.” (paragraph 15)
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