Helen Keller Review

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Why was Helen happy at the end of The Story of My Life?

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She was learning that language helped her make sense of the world.

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Who was Anne Sullivan?

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Helen's teacher.

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What type of text is The Story of My Life?

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Autobiography.

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What is the theme or message of the poem?

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You can accomplish anything if you believe in yourself and your inner strength.

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What does Helen mean when she writes, "Suddenly I felt a misty consciousness of something forgotten—a thrill of returning thought, and somehow the mystery of language was revealed to me"?

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She was remembering a time when she understood that everything has a name and understood what the word 'water' meant.

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What is an autobiography?

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A written account of a person's life written by that person.

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What role did language play in Helen Keller's life?

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Language helped her understand and connect with the world around her.

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What challenges did Helen Keller face?

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She faced challenges of being deaf and blind.

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How did Anne Sullivan help Helen Keller?

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She taught Helen how to communicate and understand language.

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What is the significance of the word 'water' in Helen's life?

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It was one of the first words she learned, symbolizing her breakthrough in understanding language.