Read this excerpt from "The Spirit of Alcatraz.”But activists say their most important accomplishment was changing the way American Indians looked at themselves. As activist John Trudell puts it, "Alcatraz put me back into my community and helped me remember who I am. It was a rekindling of the spirit.”Each year, American Indians from different tribes pay tribute to that spirit by returning to the island on Columbus Day and Thanksgiving to remember the occupation with a Sunrise Ceremony for Indigenous Peoples.
Answer
A
The quotation helps readers relate to an Indigenous person’s viewpoint.
B
The quotation provides humor, which makes the story more interesting.
C
The quotation persuades readers to beware of the dangers at Alcatraz.
D
The quotation informs with facts and figures about the history of the island.
Explanation
John Trudell explains that the occupation helped him reconnect with his community and remember his identity. His personal words let readers understand an Indigenous activist’s viewpoint and the occupation’s meaning to him. The quotation is not humorous and does not give facts and figures or warn about danger.
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