Question

which of these statements about brooks’s attitude is best supported by the following passage (paragraphs 13–14)?
aisha brooks was elijah’s theater teacher at miami northwestern senior high school, and although she has taught for 10 years, she says she will never forget elijah and how well-rounded, enthusiastic, and confident he is.
“elijah is very committed and creative,” brooks says. “he can do it all. he would choreograph dances and work with the students to create routines for our shows. and because he has a technical mind, he’d mix music for me and the chorus teacher, too. elijah felt afraid to speak to adults. ‘i’m confident enough to speak up and tell me what he could do. but he also wasn’t afraid to ask for help,’ brooks adds. ‘if he could not do a move, he’d ask the dance teacher for help. he’s going to go far in life.’
a. she understands the challenges elijah will face as a dancer.
b. she understands that passivity is a natural part of competition.
c. she believes both confidence and understanding one’s limits are important elements for success.
d. she believes having bold confidence and never doubting oneself are essential elements for success.

Explanation:

To determine the correct option, we analyze each choice against the passage:

• Option A: The passage doesn't mention if Elijah will lack as a dancer. Eliminate.
• Option B: The passage doesn't state that Elijah's inability is a natural part of competition. Eliminate.
• Option C: The passage says Brooks "never forgets Elijah" and is "well - rounded, enthusiastic, and confident", and Elijah "could not do a move" but "wasn't afraid to ask for help" and "is going to go far in life". This shows Brooks believes in Elijah's confidence and potential for success. This option aligns with the passage.
• Option D: The passage shows Elijah asked for help, so he is not "never willing to ask for help". Eliminate.

Answer:

C. She believes both confidence and understanding one's limits are important for success