Question

leo says she taught me to reveal. she taught me to wonder she taught me to laugh my sense of humor had always measured up to everyone else's but, timid, introverted me i showed it sparingly i was smiler in her presence i threw back my head and laughed out loud for the first time in my life: the purpose of this passage is

Answer 1

The purpose of this passage appears to be describing how Leo, likely a friend or mentor, had a positive influence on the speaker by teaching them to reveal their true self, to wonder, and to laugh more freely. The passage highlights the transformative impact of Leo's influence, allowing the speaker to express their sense of humor more openly and to be less introverted and timid. It emphasizes a significant moment in the speaker's life when they were able to laugh out loud for the first time, suggesting personal growth and increased self-confidence.

Answer 2

The purpose of this passage seems to illustrate the transformative impact of Leo's presence on the narrator. Leo seems to have played a crucial role in teaching the narrator to reveal their emotions, encouraging them to express joy, humor, and wonder more freely. This passage conveys the idea of personal growth, particularly in terms of the narrator's emotional expression and self-confidence, influenced significantly by Leo's guidance and influence.