Question

Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

a) Catchings was born partially deaf. She says that's exactly what motivated her to become the star she is today. (Paragraph 1)

b) Because she was hard of hearing, Catchings could not speak well, and she had to wear hearing aids. (Paragraph 2)

c) Catchings knew from visiting her father's practices how much hard work it took to be a pro basketball player. (Paragraph 5)

d) She travels the world to play basketball and to speak out on behalf of hard-of-hearing people. (Paragraph 6)

Answer 1

The detail from the text indicating that being born partially deaf motivated Catchings to become a star best supports how personal challenges can inspire success.

Step-by-step explanation:

The abstracts provided indicate that individuals facing disabilities have found unique motivations and pathways to success, drawing upon their experiences to spur personal growth, achieve greatness, and inspire others. While different texts are mentioned, the excerpt about a basketball player named Catchings gives a clue to the answer. If part A is about how one's challenges can be a source of inspiration and strength, then the detail from the text that best supports this would be:

(a) Catchings was born partially deaf. She says that's exactly what motivated her to become the star she is today. (Paragraph 1)

This detail directly connects Catchings' partial deafness to her motivation and subsequent success, embodying the theme of overcoming personal challenges and turning them into a driving force for achievement.