What is historical and cultural context? A-the message that a writer of a story or novel wants readers to understand.
B-the time, place, and social conditions that influenced a work of literature.
C-a way to figure out if the details in a story or novel are true.
D-a story of a person's life, written by that person.

Read the statement below then decided whether you agree or not. the story of j.r. simplot is a great american success story that anyone can admire

Which line from the story of my life by helen keller is an example of a simile? during the whole trip i did not have one fit of temper, there were so many things to keep my mind and fingers busy. 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. one day, while i was playing with my new doll, miss sullivan put my big rag doll into my lap also, spelled "d-o-l-l" and tried to make me understand that "d-o-l-l" applied to both. child as i was, i at once felt the tenderness and sympathy which endeared dr. bell to so many hearts, as his wonderful achievements enlist their admiration.

What if the author had used “looked at” instead? punishment would be deemphasized. punishments would be seen as less harsh. the meaning wouldn't change.